Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 20:05:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: AJ Shukla
Subject: Josh and Just 54
*** Hello everyone. I would like to let everyone know that you are in my
hearts in my time of need. If at all possible, could I get my east coast
readers from the US, write me and let me know you are safe and sound. My
hearts are with you all.
I would like to make some suggestions for readers at this time. I like to
escape the real world in fictional ones. I have the privilege to have my
story posted on a JC and Justin website, slashygoodness.com , I highly
suggest authors Zarah, and Tripnots. Zarah has as series of stories posted
here on Nifty, which are always good. I would also like to suggest the
story The Love We Have, it is a story that I've been looking forward to
every time it is posted. And no one can forget the emotional roller coaster
that is Brian and Justin. For those who like to defer from Boybands, please
check out Johnny Boy in the High School section, it's a story with a
promising beginning. Please, all of you be safe and I will continue to pray
for you all.
Josh and Just 54
JC sat in a booth at the front of the bus going over some
papers. He sifted through them only to refer to another file he had. He
scratched his chest through his thin white T-shirt, while his pajama pants
hung loosely on his hips. He ran his hand through his morning bed head as
he scrutinized the tiny print on the papers in front of him.
"There he is! There's Papa!" Joey cooed while carrying Amy in his
arms. Amy giggled at the sight of her father. She covered her face with her
hands and looked through the crack at her father.
"Hey! How's my princess doing?" JC asked with a groggy voice.
"Say Hi Papa!" Joey continued to coo.
"Do you want your bottle?" JC asked the child. Amy just giggled in
response. JC got up from his seat and walked to the small kitchenette. He
pulled out a thermos and opened it. He quickly sniffed the formula before
pulling a bottle out of the cupboard. He poured the formula in the bottle
and lifted it to show Amy. Amy reached out for the bottle.
"Bottle?" JC questioned.
"Morning." Justin said as he walked into the front of the bus
carrying Ben in his arms. He was surprised to see JC up.
"What are you doing up so early?" Justin questioned.
"I had some paper work to do. Good Morning." JC said giving him a
small kiss. He glanced at Amy who was still reaching for the bottle.
"Bottle?" JC asked.
"bibu." Amy gurgled. JC and Justin stopped in their tracks and
looked at Amy.
"Good job Amers." Justin exclaimed as he rushed over to her and
pressed a kiss on her cheek.
"That's my princess. One step closer to speaking her first word."
JC said placing the bottle in the microwave. He turned it on and turned
back toward Amy. JC scooped Ben into his arms who was with Justin.
"Hey Champ! How are you Buddy?" JC asked. Ben giggled and tried to
grab his father's nose.
"No." JC said backing away before coming close to Ben. Ben chuckled
and took a hold of JC's nose. Ben traced JC's nose with his little finger
and brought his finger to JC's mouth before ducking his head into JC's
shoulder. The sound of the microwave drew him towards it. He pulled out the
bottle and put the cap on. He tested the bottle on his wrist and brought it
up to the light so he could read the number on the side of the bottle. Ben
reached for the bottle when he saw it.
"No, this is your sister's." JC said to the boy. Ben started to
whine and frown. He started to tear up when he saw Justin give the bottle
to Amy.
"Ben, Stop crying. I'll make you a bottle." JC said to the
child. Ben stopped whining when he saw his Dad bring a bottle out of the
cabinet. He gently rested his head on his father's shoulder while watching
everything he did. Ben continued to frown at the lack of a bottle in his
hands.
"Benjamin, your bottle is on the way." Justin told his son. He
stopped briefly and looked at Joey.
"Oh my god! I sound like my mother." Justin said, fearfully.
"Hey you guys. We're at the hotel." Lance claimed.
Justin walked into Lance's room in a white shirt and a black
tie. It went well with the black slacks he wore. He had on his wire framed
glasses as he carried Ben in his arms. JC wasn't too far behind. He too
wore a button down shirt with a tie, carrying Amy in his arms. They both
looked at Lance who was dressed similarly to them while he scurried through
his bag. Sarah and Chris sat on the bed watched TV while Joey lay on the
couch reading the newspaper. He lowered his newspaper and looked at the two
guys.
"You guys going to church too?" Joey asked.
"Yup. How about you? You want to come?" JC asked.
"Uhm, no thanks." Joey responded.
"Should we take the kids to church?" Justin asked.
"Yeah it will teach them to be in a quiet atmosphere." Hana
mentioned as she walked into the room.
"Really?" JC questioned.
"Yeah, and if you put them to sleep in a noisy area they won't have
to be dependant on silence to get them to sleep." Hana said as she toyed
with Amy's fingers. Amy giggled and reached out for Hana. She took the
child into her arms.
"Hey Lance you don't mind going to a Protestant church do you?" JC
asked.
"No I don't. It's my fix of religion for the week." Lance said.
"We'll go to a Baptist one next week." Justin promised.
"Okay sounds good." Lance nodded.
"Hey, we have a day off from the tour so do you guys want to have a
pool day?" Chris asked.
"Yeah!" Joey said excitedly.
"Okay will you guys call the main desk while we head to church?"
Justin asked.
"Yeah sure." Joey nodded.
"And make sure all the crew and opening acts know too. We can have
a PopOdyssey pool party or something." JC added.
"Okay." Chris nodded.
"Hello Daddy!" Justin said into the phone, with a thick southern
drawl.
"You haven't called me that in years!" Randall chuckle into the
phone.
"Two years to be exact. I haven't called you that since I was
eighteen." Justin snickered.
"You are a big baby you know that?" Randall chuckled.
"I love you too, Dad!" Justin said walking out of the church. He
held Amy who was snoozing on his shoulder.
"So what's up?" Randall asked.
"Not much just wanted to check up on you and the fam." Justin
claimed. He saw Lance near him and opt to take Amy. Justin smiled
appreciatively and loosened his hold on Amy so Lance could take her.
"We're doing fine. Jonathan is missing you a bunch. He wants to
come on tour with you, but he has summer camp." Randall explained.
"Dad! You should let him come on tour with us. He rarely sees me
and this would be a good chance for us to hang out. I mean he has a new
brother-in-law and he's an uncle now! He needs to see his niece and
nephew." Justin argued.
"Justin! Do you know how young he is? He is not going on tour! I
had a big problem with you going on tour at fourteen and fifteen. I'm not
about to let my younger son go on tour." Randall laughed a response.
"Oh come on Dad! JC and I can take care of him. And the guys love
him and you know Chris's little sister might join us on tour, so if his mom
can trust us with his sister, I would expect you to trust us with
Jonathan." Justin argued determined to get a yes.
"Justin, you may be twenty, and married, and a father. But you are
still my son and you are not too old to be grounded. So don't push it."
Randall grinned.
"Fine. How's Lisa doing?" Justin questioned. JC, Lance, and Justin
arrived in front of the SUV and hopped in. Lance took the front seat while
JC and Justin sat down in the back. JC placed Ben down in the car seat in
the third row of seats only to turn around and take Lance form the front
seat and place her in her own car seat next to Ben's.
"She is fine. She might get a job at your old elementary school."
Randall stated.
"Cool! All the best to her. How's my littlest brother doing?"
Justin questioned. He felt JC's arm wrap around his shoulder. He leaned
into JC's body while talking on the phone. He slowly started to toy with
JC's tie.
"He's doing good. Talking a bunch and always mentioning you. He
sees you on TV and tries to pull you out." Randall chuckled.
"I miss him too." Justin replied.
"Where are you guys?" Randall asked.
"We are in New York for like a day and then we go through the
middle states quickly and head to California." Justin said.
"How's JC doing?" Randall asked.
"He's fine. Still the biggest dork I eve met, but I love him
anyway." Justin laughed. JC placed his hand on Justin's head and pushed it
away. Justin laughed as he fought to stay close to JC's body. Justin laid
down on the back seat with his head in JC's lap.
"Sounds good." Randall responded.
"Hey Dad?" Justin asked.
"Yeah son?" Randall inquired.
"What was I like when I was a baby?" Justin asked, continuing to
toy with JC's tie. JC ran his hand over Justin's head while he looked out
of the front window.
"You. . .you were a quiet baby. The only time you weren't quiet was
when you heard music and that's because you were always trying to
sing. Well that's what your mom called it." Randall claimed.
"Really?" Justin asked.
"Yeah you were a cute boy. You looked a lot like Steven does now
and you were always quiet with anyone you went to. And you always loved
playing outside." Randall smiled.
"Daddy?" Justin asked, his southern twang coming in again.
"Yeah, Buddy Boy?" Randall asked.
"I love you." Justin said.
"I love you too Son." He replied softly. Justin looked up and saw
JC smiling down on him.
"Jamesy!" Justin called as he saw Lance walk out of his room. Lance
turned and smiled when he saw Justin.
"What's up Just?" Lance questioned, walking with him toward Joey's
room.
"Not much, just hanging, waiting for our time at the pool." Justin
said eagerly.
"You just want to see JC all glistening." Lance spoke.
"No! I saw that this morning, in the shower." Justin snickered.
"You guys are dorky." Lance said shaking his head. Justin started
to laugh to himself.
"Yeah well, what can I say." Justin chuckled.
"Do you know why we are meeting?" Lance asked.
"Nope, Just got a call that we are supposed to meet in Joey's
room. There is some kind of surprise that Johnny set up." Justin claimed.
"Yeah I got the same call. Oh hey Justin do you want to catch a
movie tonight? I want to see that new action flick." Lance suggested.
"Yeah! Sure!" Justin stated.
"Where are the kids?" Lance questioned.
"Sarah and Hana are giving them a bath. I swear they like spending
more time with their two nannies than they do with their own father. How
sad is that!" Justin mumbled. He arrived at Joey's door and knocked two
times before opening the door.
"Hello Children!" Justin called into the room, trumpeting his
arrival.
"Hey." Chris called.
"Hey." Joey added.
"Hola." JC said falling onto the bed. He laid down and watched the
TV.
"Why are we here?" Lance asked.
"I dunno." Joey shrugged.
"Hey Justin can I ask you a favor?" Chris questioned.
"Yeah sure." Justin said as he fell into the couch next to Chris.
"Can Sarah get the night of our Album Release Party off?" Chris
questioned.
"Totally. We're giving Hana the night off too so she can come to
the party." Justin said as he rested his head on Chris's shoulder.
"Who's gonna watch the kids?" Joey inquired.
"Actually, Justin's mom and Lance's mom are flying out and are
gonna take care of the kids." JC said from the bed.
"And Mom is bringing the puppies!!!" Justin said excitedly.
"Hunter must be full grown now huh?" Joey asked.
"Almost! Leo and Ozzie aren't picking on his anymore." Justin
chuckled.
"Hey you guys! I have a surprise for you." Lonnie said, entering
the room.
"Hey Lonnie!!! What is it??" Chris asked excitedly.
"Well you have a visitor." Lonnie smiled. He moved out of the way
to reveal two adults, one of which was carrying an infant. By their feet
stood a small child. The kid brightened up when he saw the guys.
"Oh my god!" Justin beamed.
"Hey!!!" Joey called. There standing in front of the five elated
guys stood Jennie, her husband John, and little Seth. Jennie was the tour
manager for the tour a year ago. A flood of memories came rushing back to
Justin. It was the tour that started the whole thing. It was about a year
and a half ago that he met Jennie and her son Seth. It was the time when
Justin had gotten over an incident with a man in Michigan. He had started
his relationship with JC, when they were boyfriends. They had watched
Jennie fall in love with John, a construction worker on the set at the
time. And they had tracked her life even after the tour has ended. They
were an intricate part of her marriage, and they tracked the news of her
getting pregnant. And now there she stood with her husband John, cradling
their new baby.
"Oh my god!" JC yelled as he hopped up and gave her a giant hug.
"Seth!! How are you doing buddy?' Justin asked, scooping up the
child.
"Oh my god! Look at the new baby!" Lance cooed.
"John! What's up dude." Chris chuckled. They all surrounded them
leaving Joey no room to see anyone. He hopped up, trying to look over the
four guys, but failed.
"Everyone! Let them move! I can't see any of them!" Joey
yelled. The guys separated revealing Jennie, Seth, and John.
"Hi you guys!" Joey cooed as he ran up to them. Seth ran up to JC
and took his hand. He looked up at JC and smiled.
"Hey Buddy! How's it going?" JC questioned ruffling the kids head.
"Good! JC, Mommy says you have babies now." Seth said looking up at
him.
"I do. I have a baby girl and a baby boy with Justin." JC told him.
"Like Diana!" Seth said excitedly.
"So I take it you had a girl?" JC asked Jennie and John.
"Yes siree." Jennie said as she let John go by so he could sit on
the bed while holding the sleeping baby girl on his shoulder. She was maybe
two months older than Ben and Amy.
"She's so adorable." Lance said as he sat behind John so he could
see Diana's small face resting on her father's shoulder.
"What about your children? Where are they?" Jennie asked, as she
poked Justin in the stomach.
"They are taking a bath right now, they should be here in a
second. But I have pictures!" Justin said as he pulled out his
wallet. Jennie opened the wallet and was greeted by a picture of JC alone,
smiling while laying in the hammock. Jennie flipped the picture and found a
close up picture of two babies faces as they lay close to the floor.
"They are so cute!" Jennie cooed as she turned the picture to
reveal another one. The next one was of JC sleeping on his side. His arm
was placed over the twins who snoozed on the bed next to him. She turned
the page once again and said Lance holding Amy, while Chris held Ben. In
between them both was Joey holding up two bottles.
"When was this taken?" Jennie questioned.
"This was maybe two days after they were born. You can tell because
Lance hadn't shaved yet, and Chris probably hadn't showered since he was
running around so much." Justin chuckled.
"We're here." Hana announced as she carried Ben into the
room. Sarah soon followed with Amy.
"Jennie!!!!!" Sarah squealed as soon as she saw her. Amy became
startled and looked fearfully at Justin. Justin chuckled as he took his
daughter into his arms while Sarah ecstatically jumped up and down with
Jennie.
"How long are you guys staying?" JC asked taking a seat in a
chair. Seth instantly climbed into his lap. He laughed and ran his hand
over the boys head.
"I think we are going to be here tonight and then tomorrow night
we're leaving for back home in Orlando. Is that right Honey?" Jennie
inquired.
"Yup." John responded.
"How about we go out tonight? I mean We haven't gone to a club in a
while." Joey suggested.
"I dunno about that Joe, you're dealing with parents here." Lance
said referring to Justin, JC, John, and Jennie.
"Well Lonnie could watch the children." Joey suggested.
"I could watch them." Hana offered.
"No if we're going out you are coming with us." JC said shaking his
head.
"My job is to take care of your children, I should do that before
going out to a club." Hana retorted.
"Well you've been working hard for a while and you deserve a night
off." Justin argued.
"I don't mind." Lonnie nodded.
"Seth do you mind staying with Lonnie?" JC asked. Seth looked at
the giant bodyguard and then back at JC bashfully.
"He's a nice guy Seth. If you ask him nicely he'll show you his
collection of Disney movies." JC smiled.
"Okay." Seth agreed.
"I'll bring you back something for tomorrow okay?" JC promised.
"Okay." Seth nodded.
"But that's later because right no we have the pool and a giant
pool party. So why don't we all get changed and head on down." Lance
shifted.
"Come on Sweet Pea!" JC said as he stood in the shallow end of the
outdoor pool. He held his arms out towards Amy who was clutching Sarah
fearfully. JC slicked his long hair back and wiped his face before holding
out his arms again. Sarah moved to the edge of the pool and gently handed
the girl to her father. JC slowly brought her down to the water.
"She has such a cute swimsuit on!" Hana cooed from the lounge chair
where she was sprawled out with Ben who was playing with two stuffed
animals.
" Her Aunt Christina picked it out. Didn't she?" JC asked as he
looked at Amy. Amy quickly buried her face into her father's bare shoulder
out of fear of the water. She began to cry softly.
"Amy! Come here!" Justin said coming up behind JC in order to see
his daughter's face. Justin waded in the water while JC turned to face him.
"Come on Angel, go swimming with your Daddy." JC told the girl. He
made his way to the stairs where he slowly sat on the first one. The sun
beat down on his bare back while he gently placed the girl down on the
first step. She cooed and clutched for her father in fear at first.
"Princess come on." JC encouraged. He watched as John stepped into
the pool with Diana. JC pointed toward Diana who went into the water
freely.
"Look Sweet Pea!" JC said to his daughter. She stared in
fascination at the child who went into the water. She reached out for Diana
and looked at JC with a smile. JC moved one step down and took Amy into his
arms once again. He slowly moved into the water which she got accustomed
too.
"That's my girl." JC said placing his lips on her cheek.
"Hey Amy!" Justin smiled.
"Go to Daddy." JC encouraged. Amy transferred to her other father
and clutched onto his bare chest tightly.
"Water?" Justin questioned Amy. Amy looked at her father before
slowly moving her hand out to touch the water. She giggled and started to
splash her hand.
"Hey Seth come on!" Joey called. Seth jumped into the water and
started to swim toward Lance and Joey. JC came out of the water and walked
to the lounge chairs where he crouched in front of where Ben sat playing
with JC's Sleepy stuffed animal. Ben looked up from the chair and saw his
father. A smile grew on his face while his eyes lit up at the sight of his
father.
"Hey Benj! How are you buddy?" JC asked as he lifted the boy into
his wet arms. Ben touched his father's shoulder with his fingers and traced
a small drop as it slid down his chest.
"Awww look! Father and son are wearing the same swim trunks!" Chris
snickered. Everyone looked to see JC and Ben wearing matching blue Hawaiian
print swim trunks.
"You know it." JC said as he slowly sat at the edge of the
pool. Ben started to squirm when JC got close to the water.
"Nnnnn." Ben said fearfully.
"Come here Ben!" Justin said as he walked up closer to the edge
with Amy in his arms. Ben started and watch as his sister reached to touch
the water.
"Go in the water." JC encouraged. JC slowly started to ease off the
edge of the pool and came bouncing down in the pool. Ben started to cling
to JC tightly.
"Here Benj! Just like a bath." JC said as he scooped up some water
with his hand and poured it on Ben. He stopped and looked down at his foot
where JC had poured the water. He looked at his father and then slowly
leaned down to touch the water.
"Water?" Justin asked as he saw Ben reach down.
"Wawa?" Ben said weakly. Justin smiled brightly and ruffled Ben's
growing hair.
"That's my boy!" Justin snickered.
"Next thing you know, he'll be saying full sentences." JC joked.
"Hey guys!" Jennie said as she waded over to the two.
"Hey Jennie. Oh hey! How is your brother, Jay, doing?" JC asked.
"He's fine." Jennie nodded.
"And that guy he was with, Jerry?" Justin questioned.
"They are still strong and happy." Jennie smiled.
"That's good to hear." JC nodded.
"So how is baby life treating you two?" Jennie questioned as she
took Amy's hand into her own. Amy giggled at Jennie before bashfully
ducking behind Justin's neck.
"It's doing okay. We are sleep deprived but great none-the-less."
Justin laughed.
"I thought Hana and Sarah took care of the kids for you." Jennie
asked.
"They do, but it's only when we are on stage and stuff. They sleep
in the same room as us. Most of the time they sleep in the same bed." JC
chuckled as Ben toyed with JC's Leo pendant and attempted to put it into
his mouth.
"No!" JC warned. Ben looked at his father and saw a stern face
before letting go of the pendant. He reached for the ring hanging from
JC's neck and attempted to put that into his mouth.
"No Ben!" JC said, holding back his laughter. Ben frowned a bit
before staring at everyone else suspiciously.
"What's he doing?" Justin laughed.
"He is all paranoid because his father became all strict. He thinks
one of us did it." Jennie explained.
"Well I still love you." Justin said, kissing Ben's forehead.
"You going two okay with Lonnie tonight right?" JC asked both
children. Both children were reaching for the water.
"I guess that means yes?" Justin questioned.
JC sat on the lounge chair with his back propped up. Justin sat
between his legs and rested his back against JC. Both had sunglasses
covering their eyes as they soaked up the sun. JC took the bottle of
sunscreen in his hand and squirted it into his other hand. He rubbed them
both together before wrapping his arms around Justin and rubbing the cream
onto Justin's abs. Justin leaned back in the pleasure of JC's hands over
his stomach. JC caressed Justin's muscles as he continued to massage the
cream into Justin's skin. He ran his hands over Justin's chest and
shoulders before leading back down to his abs. He gently let his hands slid
in and out of the waistband of Justin's trunks. Justin turned his head and
gave JC a kiss on the cheek. JC flashed his signature grin before turning
and kissing Justin tenderly. The two sat there overlooking everyone
splashing in the large pool in front of them. Justin led his hand up to his
chain where his engagement ring hung from the chain. He slipped the ring
onto his finger and moved it back and forth.
"Just, Sweetheart. Could you hand me my drink." JC asked as he
pointed to the table just out of reach. Justin leaned forward and grasped
JC's root beer bottle. He took a generous sip before handing it back to JC.
"Thanks Blue." JC said taking a sip tonight.
"Are you going to drink tonight?" Justin questioned.
"I might. Why?" JC asked.
"No reason." Justin shrugged. He smiled when he felt JC's lips
press against his bare shoulder.
"Do you not want me to drink?" JC asked placing his lips behind
Justin's ear.
"Nope, just wanting to know if I'll be drinking tonight. Cause you
know, whenever you have drinks I get sips." Justin snickered.
"Mooch." JC joked. Justin retaliated by leaning back against JC,
pushing him against the chair.
"And proud of it." Justin said seductively as he leaned forward and
kissed JC. JC wrapped both arms around Justin's waist and toyed with the
drawstring of Justin's trunks. The two were quickly squirted with
water. They looked up to see Joey holding Ben who was carried a pail in his
hands. Ben giggled at his fathers' wetness.
"Benjamin Jeremy Timberlake Chasez! What did you just do!" Justin
joked as he reached out for his son. Ben happily went to his daddy and sat
between his legs. JC took Justin's towel and draped it over his son's
shoulders. JC tossed a glance toward Amy who was in the pool with Lance.
"Amy, do you want to come up here too?" JC asked, reaching out to
her. Amy looked from Lance's arms and turned back toward the water.
"Okay, you stay with your Uncle Lance than." Justin laughed. Ben
started to reach for Justin and started to reach out for his chain.
"No, This is Daddy's. You can take this though." Justin told him,
reaching for a small Elmo toy. He handed his son the squeaky toy which Ben
took in his hands carefully before eventually dropping it onto the
floor. Ben looked up at Justin questioningly before looking back down at
the toy. He pointed to it and looked back at Justin.
"Oops! Someone dropped it." Justin said sadly. Ben started to
whimper a bit as his lip made an obvious frown and quiver.
"You big baby!" Justin laughed as he saw his boy on the verge of
tears because of a dropped toy. Ben clutched Justin's trunks and inched up
to Justin's body. He pulled himself up to sit on Justin's lower torso and
reached up for Justin longingly. Justin succumbed to the child's request
and scoop the boy into his arms. Ben placed his head down on Justin's
shoulder while he still eyed the toy on the floor.
"Do you want to go in the water with Uncle Joey again?" JC
questioned his son. He took the sunscreen in his hands once again and took
a small bit out. He slowly rubbed it on Ben's face and nose as well as his
back and shoulders. The boy squirmed in his father's arms, perturbed with
his other father's actions.
"Fine I'll let you burn then." JC jested as he ruffled his son's
wet hair.
"He's starting to get curls. Just like his Daddy had." Joey
noticed.
"Yeah pretty soon he'll be attracting the ladies with his golden
mane." JC snickered. Joey nodded before he quickly dove into the pool.
"Or guys. Whomever he wants to date is fine." Justin said to his
son, who let his fingers toy with his Daddy's chain.
"Jceeeee!" Seth yelled as he came running up to the chair.
"Hey Buddy. What's up?" JC asked the wet boy.
"Who's that?" Seth asked as he pointed to Ben.
"That's my son!" JC said with a chuckle.
"What's his name?" Seth asked as he watched the child with
interest.
"Benjamin." Justin replied.
"Can I call him Ben?" Seth inquired.
"Sure you can kiddo." JC laughed. Seth placed his hand on Justin's
shoulder as he leaned forward to see Ben closely.
"Do you want to hold him?" Justin asked.
"Yeah!" Seth said excitedly.
"Okay grab that chair over there and bring it close and take a
seat." Justin instructed. Seth rushed to get the chair close to the lounge
chair and climbed in. Justin leaned up a bit and gently handed a reluctant
Ben to Seth. Justin kept his hands nearby until Ben sat in Seth's lap. Ben
looked up at Seth and cooed at the sight of him. He reached up and giggled
at the boy.
"I think he likes you, Seth." JC claimed. Ben smiled at Seth before
looking back to his parents. He watched as JC ran his hands up and down
Justin's thigh.
"Hey Daddy! Papa! Here is your missing member." Lance said as he
hopped out of the water carrying Amy who snoozing on his shoulder.
"She fell asleep in the pool?" Justin asked in surprise.
"Yup! Her Papa's love for sleeping must have rubbed off on her."
Lance said winking at JC. JC smiled as Justin brought Amy to his
shoulder. JC scooped up a towel and wrapped it over his daughter as she
continued to nap on her father's shoulder. Seth fearfully looked at Ben
when he started to squirm. JC laughed at Seth's expression and reached over
and took the boy into his arms.
"You know what? I think this baby boy needs a changing. I'll Be
right back. JC said as he stood up from around Justin and scooped up the
diaper bag.
"Justin, have you seen my leather pants?" JC whispered walking into
the room nude, from the bathroom. He rummaged around the room looking for
his pants while a pair of boxer briefs hung from his hand.
"Try the suitcase in the closet." Justin said before hearing a
knock at the door. he walked to the door and only opened it wide enough to
poke his head out.
"Hey Just. We're ready." Sarah said as she stood in front of him
with Chris's arms wrapped around her waist.
"Wow you guys look awesome. I would let you guys in but Josh is
getting dressed right now." Justin said as he retracted his head and
looked inside to see JC slip on his boxer briefs followed by a pair of
black leather pants. He began to search for an acceptable shirt now.
"Okay come on in." Justin said opening the door. He revealed his
outfit as he opened the door. He wore a pair of dark blue denim jeans with
the cuffs turned up at the bottom revealing a lighter shade of denim
blue. Accompanying that he wore a tight mesh patterned silver shirt with a
black loose fitted button down shirt open and flapping.
"You look sexy." Sarah said as she walked into the room to see JC
sifting through the suitcase. She glanced at the bed where both babies lay
sleeping soundly next to each other with a small quilt covering both of
them. Sarah walked over to them and gently sat on the bed. She pulled back
the quilt and saw that they both still wore their baby booties. She gently
took them off and covered them up once again before moving to the backpack
and placing them in the front pocket.
"I found it!" JC said as he pulled out a silky black shirt with a
spider webbed pattern in shimmery silver. He slipped on a black tank top
before slipping the short sleeved spider web shirt on top.
"I'm and dressed for the club." JC announced.
"Yeah, the gay club!" Chris joked.
"Hey! Why don't we go to a gay club! It would be fun." Justin
suggested.
"Well I do hear they are fun. I'm not sure that I want to here 70's
divas and show tunes all night." Chris said jokingly.
"That is just a stereotype. Gay people listen to regular music just
like everyone else in the world." Justin joked in return.
"I'm down for going to a gay club, just find one and I'll go."
Chris said.
"Well there is probably one in the village but I dunno if we want
to trek all the way there when we can just go down the street." JC
suggested. They all stopped when Amy started whimpering after Ben kicked
her in his sleep. She slowly rose as time went by without someone to hold
her. JC made his way to the bed and pulled back the quilt. He scooped the
child into his arms before taking a seat on the side of the bed. He gently
rubbed her back as JC bobbed up and down slowly.
"Don't worry Amers, you big brother is a big bully." JC coaxed the
child. Amy's whimpering faded out until she was just sobbing
quietly. Eventually she fell back to sleep on her father's shoulder. He
cautiously brought her to the bed once again and placed her next to her
sleeping brother. He slowly brought the quilt over his daughter once again
and lifted himself from the bed.
"Those two are gonna be quite a bunch when they grow up. You know
Amy is gonna be a little Tom Boy. Ben's going to be going to the park with
his buddies and he's going to be like `come on Amy, let's go'." Chris
chuckled.
"Or it will be Amy going out with her friends and Ben tagging along
to check out the girls." Sarah added with a snicker.
"Are we ready to go clubbin?" Joey asked walking through the
door. He let go of the door causing it to slam.
"Joey!!" Justin chastised softly.
"Sorry are they sleeping?" Joey questioned as he looked toward the
bed. He tiptoed towards the bed and gently took a seat on the side.
"Hey babies, we're gonna take your daddies out for a night on the
town. Any requests?" Joey asked the sleeping children. Amy let out a gurgle
as she turned her head in her sleep.
"Okay we'll take them drinking, any other requests?" Joey asked
again. the two children remained non-responsive.
"Joey leave them alone before you wake them up." JC warned.
"Oh they won't wake up. They are my little Rip Van Winkles." Joey
said, moving Ben's hair out of his face.
"Let's go you guys!" Lance said, poking his head in. Lonnie walked
into the room along with Diana in his arms who was snoozing and Seth who
tugged along a bag that was full of toys.
"Thanks Lonnie. I really appreciate it." Justin said patting the
guy on the back.
"No problem Kiddo. Just don't do anything too wild." Lonnie warned.
"Will do." Justin added before leaving the room with JC right
behind him.
Justin was caught in a crowd of people who were dancing to the
rhythmic music coming from the speakers that surrounded the stage. The DJ
was intently spinning the records as the lights flashed in a variety of
different colors. He often felt a hand graze across his behind or up his
back, but he paid more attention on the way he was grinding his body to the
person in front of him. He pushed his lower torso to the firm ass while he
moved his arms around the body so that he could grasp the man's defined
chest. He slipped his hands into the shirt clutching the black tank top
underneath. His hands slipped down to the man's abs and kneaded them
seductively. He pressed his lips to the man's neck, leaving a small wet
spot. His hands moved down once again until they rested on the guy's
hips. He slipped his hands into the tight pocket of the man's leather
pants. He gently brushed his hand against the man's package causing him to
jump in surprise.
"Just!" JC chuckled as he looked over his shoulder to see Justin
grinning back at him.
"What? I can't help myself. You are too sexy." Justin said leaning
forward and pressing his lips to suckle a spot on JC's neck.
"Do you want to get a drink?" JC asked, turning around to face
Justin.
"Well I don't know. My husband might become jealous. I guess if you
promised not to tell him." Justin answered. JC grinned before he took
Justin's hand in his own and began to walk toward the large booth in the
corner where he saw Hana and Joey sitting, glistening with sweat from their
dancing session. Chris also sat in the booth while Sarah stood next to
him.
"Hey guys!" JC said as he plopped down in the booth sending Joey
and Hana into the middle of the semicircle.
"How's it going? I saw you two getting your freak on, on the dance
floor." Joey snickered.
"Yes we were and now we are going to get a drink." Justin said as
he saw the waitress approach.
"Can I get any of you something?" she asked.
"Uhm yeah can I get a Miller Light?" Joey asked.
"Can I get a ginger ale?" Hana requested.
"Mike's Hard Lemonade please." Chris asked.
"Uhm could I get a Heineken?" JC asked.
"Nothing for me." Sarah turned down.
"Could I get a coke and rum?" Justin asked.
"Okay will that be all?" she asked.
"Yup." JC nodded. She left leaving everyone to sit around and
talk. Justin leaned into JC's body when he felt JC's arm wrap around
him. Justin started to gently suckle on JC's neck. JC buried his face in
Justin's fuzzy head and gave it a little peck.
"Hey JC, you have a Justin on your neck." Wade said as he wiped his
brow while walking up to the booth.
"Your just jealous that your lover boy Matt is not here to do the
same to you." Justin said before kissing JC once again.
"I know, I am. I talked to him today, he's doing pretty good." Wade
said taking a seat so that Chris and Sarah were pushed into the booth.
"Why are you guys sitting down? We're having fun out there come
on." Jennie said, bringing up John who was clutching her arm.
"Hey I would be careful out there, I saw this group of girls who
are drooling over your husband and chasing him around the dance floor."
Justin warned.
"I could say the same about your husband." Jennie retorted with a
smile.
"Yeah because my husband is the sexiest man alive." Justin said
snuggling up to JC's neck.
"I beg to differ." Jennie smiled as she felt John's arms go around
her waist.
"Okay here are your drinks. A coke and rum for you. Miller Light
for you. Heineken for you. A hard lemonade for you and a ginger ale for
you." The waitress said. She gave them all a smile and walked away. JC took
a sip from his bottle and tightened his arm around Justin's
shoulder. Justin slowly stirred his drink before taking a small sip.
"You want some?" JC asked offering Justin his beer. Justin took a
small sip before cringing.
"Beer tastes nasty. Want some of mine?" Justin questioned. JC
leaned forward and took a hearty sip. He swallowed and proceeded to give
Justin small kisses on his cheek.
"I have to head to the bathroom, wanna come with me?" Hana, asked
Sarah and Jennie.
"I will." Sarah said as she pushed her way out of the booth.
"What do girls do in the bathroom together?" JC asked.
"I know, they always need to go with each other." Joey laughed.
"I mean do you guys sit in stalls next to each other and help each
other out with your bowel movements. Do you like coach the other person on
or something?" Justin laughed.
"No! It is where us woman can go and talk about you men in
privacy." Sarah retorted.
"And since the lines are so long, we need someone to talk to." Hana
added.
"And sometimes we need to get away from all your testosterone."
Jennie added.
"Hmm. Funny. You weren't saying that last night." John
commented. Everyone started to cheer as Jennie blushed and buried her face
in John's muscular chest.
"Well have fun you guys cause us ladies need to pee." Hana said as
she walked off towards the bathroom with Jennie and Sarah.
"AHHHH!" Christina screamed as she popped up from the bed soaking
wet with sweat. She gasped for air furiously as she looked around the dark
room of Britney's house. It wasn't long until she saw the door burst open
and the silhouette of Britney run towards her. Britney turned on the
bedside lamp and took a seat on Christina's bed.
"What happened Girl? Are you okay?" She asked as she brushed
Christina's hair out of her face. Christina doubled over and began to sob
quietly.
"I had the dream again." Christina said quietly as tears streamed
down her face.
"Okay Chrissy why don't we go downstairs and get ourselves a glass
of warm milk or something and then we'll try to head back to sleep."
Britney suggested.
"What's wrong with me?" Christina asked as she began to get out of
bed.
"Nothing's wrong with you. It's just you went through a lot and you
haven't gotten over it. and well maybe you need therapy." Britney said
helping her up. Christina stopped in her tracks and stared at Britney,
"I don't need therapy. I'm not some loony." Christina snapped at
Britney.
"Chrissy, Cole is right. You need someone to talk to and someone
that can help you. You need a doctor." Britney said trying to make her
understand.
"I don't need a fucking doctor okay?" Christina barked before
walking out of the room and heading downstairs. Britney let out a sigh and
followed her out of the room.
Las Vegas was a buzz with the arrival of pop sensations. Lines of
people stood in the blistering heat just to catch a glimpse of the pop
icons that practiced playing basketball within the stadium. Justin looked
outside the window and grimaced at the people who stood reddened by the
harsh sun. He looked over his shoulder and caught Britney Spear's personal
assistant.
"Hey Fi! Can you do me biiiiig favor?" Justin asked.
"Sure Justin." Felicia replied.
"Could you possibly get someone to make a run to the store and get
as much sunscreen and bottles of water and ice for the people outside."
Justin questioned.
"Sure thing Justin." Felicia replied.
"Thanks Fi. Are you going yourself or are you getting someone to do
it?" Justin asked.
"I'll get it myself. I think Britney said she wanted to get some
things too. So I can pick up both." Felicia replied.
"Okay well here is my credit card, don't let anyone but yourself
touch it. And I'll ask Lonnie and Ronald if they can go with you and help
you." Justin said handing her the card.
"Okay." Felicia said. Justin walked away from the window and made
his way to his gym bag and scooped it up. He looked at himself in the
mirror and saw himself wearing the white and red `Knight's jersey. He shook
his head at the number he had on. One and a half. That had to be JC's
idea. JC had always given him the number one and a half. Knowing JC he
probably took his favorite number: eight. Justin made his way out of the
room and walked towards the arena. As he entered the arena, he saw players
wearing baby blue jerseys as well as the ones matching his own running
around the court.
"Justin!" someone yelled. He looked down the aisle and saw a
preteen girl running toward him.
"Jamie Lynn Spears! You've grown so much." Justin said leaning down
to give her a hug. She took his hand and walked with him down the aisle
towards the court.
"Justin! Bryan's here!" Jamie Lynn said.
"He is? Well I bet Britney's happy." Justin replied.
"Yeah. Today we went on this ride. It went so fast." Jamie Lynn
said as she walked with the older boy with maturity.
"Have you seen my kids yet Jamie Lynn?" Justin questioned.
"JC and Britney were carrying them. Over there." she said pointing
to the sidelines.
"Okay, you want to g meet them?" Justin asked, heading in that
direction.
"Okay." Jamie Lynn responded. Justin crept behind JC and gently
blew onto his ear. JC turned quickly with shock. He let out a sigh when he
saw Justin.
"I thought you were Stacy. I was about to have a fit!" JC said as
he leaned down and gave a small kiss to his husband. Justin looked at JC's
light blue jersey and snickered at their name. JC was on the team named
`Daze,' which always made him laugh. He looked at baby Ben who was clutched
to his Papa while wearing an identical outfit to that of JC's.
"Oh I see the babies are broken up." Justin said sending a glance
at Amy who was wearing the same jersey as he was. Britney clutched the girl
in her arms with the same jersey as well.
"Yup. Cause Ben and I are going to kick your butt!" JC said as he
looked down at Ben who was smiling at the sight of Justin.
"Well Amy and I will beat your team anytime anyplace." Justin
countered, as he took his daughter into his arms. Amy reached up and took a
hold of her father's nose. Justin looked down at his daughter and gave her
a sloppy kiss on the cheek.
"Jamie Lynn, this is my daughter Amy and my son Ben." Justin
introduced.
"Hey Ben! Hey Amy!" Jamie Lynn said with her thick southern
accent. Ben snickered to himself before burying his face in JC's shoulder
in embarrassment.
"I think he likes you Jamie." Britney responded. JC looked down at
his son before gently pressing his lips to his head. Ben looked up and
started to grasp JC's Nike head band that was around his neck. JC leaned
forward as Ben pulled on it curiously.
"Hey Kiddo, You're choking your father here." JC said to Ben.
"Hmm?" Ben said softly as he looked at his father. He let go of the
head band and leaned up to touch his father's mouth. JC took a hold of
Ben's hand and spread a few kisses on it.
"Why did I have two jersey's?" Justin asked as he looked at JC. Jc
lifted his eyes to see his husband's staring at him.
"I had two made up with our nicknames `Indy' and `Blue' but than I
didn't want the whole world to know that we call each other that so I got
two different one's made up for us. Your's says Chasez and mine says
Timberlake." JC explained.
"Awwww!" Britney and Jamie Lynn said at the same time.
"Hey guys!" A man said walking up to them.
"Bryan! Good God you've grown!" Justin exclaimed when he saw
Britney's older brother walking toward them.
"So have you Justin, when I saw you last, you were this high."
Bryan said motioning to the height of his torso.
"Oh Shut up! I was not that short." Justin replied. Amy placed her
head down on Justin's shoulder and spied Bryan with shyness.
"Well hey there beautiful, what's your name?" Bryan asked as he
leaned toward Amy. She shied away and clutched onto Justin's jersey
tighter.
"Owww! You took skin!" Justin said as he pulled back a bit. Amy
looked at her father questioningly and started to whimper.
"Go to Uncle Bryan." Justin suggested as he lifted the child toward
the older man. She started to frown which erupted into a sob, which
escalated into full fledged crying. She reached out for Britney who gladly
took her and rocked her.
"There, there Sweetheart. Your Daddy still loves you." Britney
cooed. At the sound of the baby crying, Lance and Joey came running over in
their jersey's as well. Lance stepped up closely behind Britney and leaned
down to her height so he could see Amy face to face. Amy slowly stopped her
crying and stared at Lance with tear filled eyes.
"Hey Sweety Pie, Did Aunt Britney scare you with that messy hair of
her's?" Lance snickered as he stood up. Britney swiftly elbowed him in the
stomach and smiled at the groan he let out.
"That's my sister." Bryan chuckled.
"I thought you were on my side Bryan?" Lance questioned.
"I'm neutral, I just have a slight bias for my baby sister." Bryan
smiled in return.
"Hey Guys! We are needed for an interview!" Chris called.
"Okay, come on Sweet Pea. We'll let you do one interview then you
and your brother can spend the rest of the game cheering us on with Hana
and Sarah." Justin said taking Amy into his arms once again.
"Brit, why don't you come with us." JC said as he dragged her along
for the interview.
"Okay, Bryan, take care of Jamie Lynn I'll be right back." Britney
said, walking with the four guys. They walked to the reporter who stood in
front of a camera.
"Thanks John, we're here in Las Vegas for N Sync's Challenge for
the Children. And joining me here live is the five guys that make up the
pop mega stars, and they've brought along, friend and Pop Princess, Britney
Spears. First I would like to thank you for talking with me, I know how
busy you are." the woman said.
"No problem." Justin said.
"Anytime." Chris added.
"Now I know you guys are giving all your proceeds to charity. What
made you want to start this event?" The woman asked.
"Well we are very gifted in life to be paid a lot of money for
something we all love to do. And felt it as an obligation to start
something to give back to people who aren't as gifted as ourselves." Joey
stated. "We feel that we should help youth in anyway we can because I know
in a couple of years they will be the next generation of singers who will
become the next Blink 182, the next N Sync, the next Britney Spears. Or
maybe even the next president." JC stated, while Ben toyed with his Leo
pendant as he spoke for the camera.
"Now is one of the reason you feel so strongly for children, based
on the fact that you have children?" The woman asked.
" I think that we've always wanted to help children, but it's even
more so now that we have children of our own." Justin said, while Amy
rested her weary head on her father's shoulder.
"Now I know that you have many fellow celebrities here with
you. How did you go about choosing which celebrities would take part in
this game?" The woman asked. The guys burst into laughter while looking at
each other.
"Seriously, all we did was ask a whole bunch of people and add them
to the list if they accepted. It's not formal or anything. It's just
asking a friend for a favor." Lance said with a smile. Amy smiled at the
sight of him and reached out for him. Justin struggled with the squirming
child who was taken by Lance. Justin looked over his shoulder to make sure
one of the guys had the child, and not a reporter or psycho of someone.
"Now. What do you have planned as of now for the tour?" the
reporter asked.
"Well we'll end back in Miami and then our tour is over, giving us
a break from everything for a bit. I think we'll all spend time with
family. I know Lance will spend sometime in Louisiana with Britney. We'll
be traveling to Tennessee and Maryland to visit my family and
Justin's. We're gonna help our with my sister's wedding. I know Chris is
going to do some stuff with his clothing line. I think he's putting on a
fashion show which we'll be in. Joey is going to New York to visit
family. It's just relaxing and catching up on family." JC nodded.
"Now, Britney, what do you think of these guys?" the reporter
asked.
"I think they are the best guys on this earth. I mean I've worked
with three of them closely in the past and I've had a chance to date two of
them, and I seriously think that they have to be the most kind, humble, and
fun people I know. I'm lucky to be a part of this event and a part of there
lives." Britney nodded.
"Well we'll let you go, I know you have a lot of things to do. Stay
tuned for our special interview with rising stars, Wild Orchid." The
reporter said into the camera.
California. It only represented another leg of the tour that was
about half way through. They had already done shows in San Diego and
Oakland. Now it was time for the show at the Rose Bowl Stadium. It was a
day before the release of their third US album, which was highly
anticipated. But with all the excitement, there was also exhaustion with
the N Sync men. Justin slept deeply as the sun slipped onto his bare
chested body. He let out a small yawn before he turned onto his back and
falling deep into sleep once again. JC sat at the small table in the room
watching Justin sleep, his face plastered with a goofy grin. He slowly
stood up making sure not to make any noise that would wake his husband. He
made his way to the foot of the bed where he looked down at his sleeping
angel. He took a hold of the thin sheets that covered Justin and slowly
pulled them off of him inch by inch. He took a hold of the sheets and let
the slide to the ground. JC gently kneeled himself down on the end of the
bed causing it to creak a little. He crawled up Justin's body memorizing
every bit of it. he stared down at the tattoo that wrapped around his
ankle. It was the tattoo of the N Sync flame from their first album. He
remember when all the guys except for JC got it. JC just sat in the corner
staring at the wall not wanting to see the needles. JC shook the thought
out of his head and moved to Justin's developed calves and thighs. He moved
up to Justin's firm abs and sculpting chest. He finally rested on Justin's
angelic face. Every ounce of beauty was there. He kissed Justin's chin and
proceeded to move down. He enveloped Justin's nipple with his warm mouth
sending the boy to moan in his sleep. JC grinned as he moved passed the now
firm nipple to the abs that tightened as his lips slid over them. JC
reached Justin's navel where Justin started to smile in his sleep, most
likely because of JC's stubbley chin hair brushing against his sensitive
skin. JC reached Justin's boxers and slowly slid them down trying to get
past Justin's but without waking him. After about five minutes JC completed
his task, leaving his husband fully nude in front of him. JC lustfully
looked at Justin's flaccid penis that lay over his slightly hanging
scrotum. JC slowly gave his manhood a small peck, brushing his nose against
it in order to inhale the smell. The manly odor led JC to swiftly place
sloppier, wetter kisses. As if controlled separately from the body, the
limp tool began to rise to a stiff point. JC kissed the length of the risen
meat in front of him. he watched as Justin writhed in his sleep. He gave
one final grin at his sleeping lover before engulfing the manhood with his
mouth. Justin let out an audible sigh as his hands led to down to his lower
torso. As if knowing JC was there, he placed his hands in JC's hair,
slipping his fingers through the length.
"Oh Josh." Justin sighed. JC pulled off the tool and saw that it
was now glistening with moisture. He was drawn back to it within
seconds. JC bobbed his head up and down letting the engorged penis move
back into his throat and then out again. He looked up at his sleeping
beauty who was clenching and loosening his fingers in the tangle of
JC's. JC swiftly slid his lips tightly and smoothly over the length of
Justin's throbbing member. Justin writhed in pleasure as he let out a
series of moans.
"Ohhhh Josh." Justin said seductively. JC moved quicker on the
pole, moving briskly and getting it even wetter with his saliva and
Justin's juices. Justin began to let out a pattern of slow, quick breathes
causing JC to move quicker, burying his nose into the bristles that covered
Justin's pelvis. Justin suddenly let out a gasp as he shot his seed into
JC's awaiting mouth. JC continued to move up and down the pole until it
slid out and slapped against the tightened sack. He looked up at Justin who
was staring at him with a smile.
JC walked out of the shower, letting the cool air hit his warm
body. He let the air dry him off as he walked to the counter where his
toilet bag was. He raised his hand and wiped the condensation from the
mirror which revealed his freshly cleaned reflection. He ran a hand over
his face feeling the stubble of four days without shaving. He popped erect
when he felt arms wrap around his waist and a chin resting on his
shoulder. He looked into the mirror and saw the reflection of a wet Justin
smiling back at him. Justin placed a kiss behind JC's ear before leaning
down and placed a kiss on JC's moist shoulder.
"Thank you!" Justin whispered before taking JC's ear lobe into his
mouth.
"For what?" JC asked, playing dumb.
"For the wonderful wake up call." Justin replied as he hands roamed
down to JC's bare pelvis. He gently ran his fingers through JC's pubic
hair, rhythmically, sensuously, lovingly.
"My pleasure." JC replied bringing his hand up to caress Justin's
cheek.
"You smell so nice when you're all clean." Justin said as he kissed
JC's shoulder once again.
"Well then I guess I won't put my cologne on just yet." JC
snickered.
"You need to shave first." Justin responded, running the back of
his fingers over the stubble of JC's face.
"Yes I do." JC sighed before taking out a can of shaving gel and a
razor.
"Let me do it." Justin asked eagerly.
"You want to shave me?" JC asked with a small laugh.
"Yeah come on. It'll be fun." Justin claimed as he let go of JC and
walked in front of him. He hopped his nude form onto the counter in front
of JC and slipped a towel around JC's neck.
"I dunno Just. I dunno if I trust you with my goatee." JC said
apprehensively.
"You mean this little strip of hair that you're growing?" Justin
asked as he brought his hands to JC's chin to scratch the patch of hair.
"Hey! Hey! Hey! It looks cool." JC retorted.
"Yeah sure. It looks like a racing stripe. You should paint it
bright red or something." Justin snickered as he took some shaving gel into
his hand and started to lather it up.
"You are just jealous. I see you trying to grow this little chin
fluff you have going." JC said raising his hand to Justin's chin. Justin
smiled and continued to lather up the gel. JC slowly guided Justin's chin
so that he was looking at him. Justin moved his eyes to JC, who was staring
back at him intently. JC leaned in and placed a small kiss on Justin's
lips.
"I love you." JC said.
"I love you too. . . but I'm still gonna shave you." Justin laughed
as he brought his hand up and spread the shaving cream over JC's face. JC
stared at Justin who had a goofy grin on his face while concentrating on
spreading the shaving cream evenly. Justin finished JC's face and looked
down at the extra shaving cream on his hand. He looked up at JC who was
staring at him lovingly. Justin stared back as he raised his hands and
wiped the excess shaving cream on JC's chest.
"Just!" JC shot back with surprise.
"Oh calm down. I'll wipe it off later. Now get back here so I can
shave you." Justin said as he took a hold of JC's arms and brought him
closer.
"Okay, Okay. But you better not knick me." JC said
apprehensively. Justin snickered and brought the razor to JC's face.
"So you excited about tonight?' Justin asked, concentrating on the
movement of the blade. He turned and put the stopper in the sink and
started to fill it up with warm water. He wiped the razor of its contents
before bringing it back up to JC's face.
"Definitely. I mean we are having a party thrown in our honor. I'm
psyched." JC replied.
"I feel the same way, but I'm kinda bummed that you have to go
earlier than the rest of us." Justin said sweeping the razor across JC's
face. As JC loosened up he placed his hands on Justin's bare firm thighs.
"I know, but once we get there we can spend the rest of the night
together. I promise." JC replied.
"Why do you have to go early anyway?" Justin questioned.
"I'm meeting someone that is interested in me producing music for
them." JC replied.
"Its not Wild Orchid is it?" Justin asked, continuing to shave JC.
"Nope, I'm meeting with City High. But Wild Orchid is going to be
at the party." JC warned.
"I know." Justin replied nonchalantly.
"And you don't have a problem with it?" JC asked as Justin finished
both cheeks. JC moved so that his body stood between Justin's legs.
"No, just as long as you dance with me all night and not the
tramp." Justin said slowly moving down the side of JC's chin hair.
"Careful with the goatee." JC warned.
"I am don't worry." Justin brushed off.
"Hey maybe I should just shave it off and get my way." Justin
added.
"You better not." JC said as he started to tickle Justin's abs.
"That's not smart Josh! I'm holding a blade to your face and you're
tickling me." Justin chuckled, cringing from the feel of JC's fingers.
"Sorry." JC said as he stopped.
"One. . . more. . . swipe. . . and . . .I'm done!" Justin said as
he rinsed the razor in the water. Justin placed it aside before he took a
hold of JC's cologne. He opened the little blue bottle of OP Juice and put
some into his hands.
"What does OP stand for?" Justin asked as he rubbed his hands
together before placing them on JC's chest. He slowly started to massage
the fragrance into JC's body. JC snickered at the way Justin put cologne on
him.
"Ocean Pacific." JC responded as he watched Justin massage his abs
and moved down to encompass his penis.
"What? You want my penis to smell nice?" JC chuckled.
"Always." Justin said before leaning forward from the counter and
hopping off.
"We should get dressed." JC suggested. Justin took the after shave
lotion from his bag and poured some of the liquid in his hand. He rubbed
them together and brought them up to JC's face. JC winced as the pain swept
through his freshly shaven face.
"There. All clean." Justin whispered before he leaned forward and
kissed JC.
Lance waited eagerly at the gate of the airport trying to keep himself
hidden and yet identifiable for the person he waited for. Justin stood next
to him carrying Amy in his arms. Who was gnawing on a small stuffed animal,
ignoring Justin's constant attempt to take the toy out of her mouth.
"Amy no!" Justin said taking the toy out of her mouth. He sighed as
the baby looked back a her father before inching the toy to her
mouth. Justin slipped his hand into the pocket of the backpack he carried
and pulled out a pacifier.
"Here." Justin said to his daughter as he offered it to her. She
opened her mouth and took the pacifier into her mouth. She dropped her toy
and reached over toward Lance who was watching her with a smirk. Lance
gladly took the child with a smile while Justin picked up the toy and
stuffed it into the bag. Amy laid her head down on Lance's shoulder and
stared at the people that passed by.
"Flight 2043 from Orlando has now arrived." A voice called through
the terminal. Lance brushed a hand over Amy's head before looking at the
door of the gate.
"It's just the three of them right?" Lance asked.
"Yeah I think so, unless Heather decides to come to." Justin
responded.
"We got their rooms right?" Lance asked.
"Well we got a room with twin beds. I figured Britney would crash
with you." Justin replied.
"Okay that's cool." Lance responded. Amy moved up so that she was
looking out over the airport. She saw another child and pointed to it.
"What's that?" Justin asked.
"Baby?" Lance questioned. Amy looked at her father and then her
Uncle Lance before placing her head down on Lance's shoulder once again.
"Poor child. Why is she so tired?" Lance asked.
"Because Josh woke them up early today to take them for a run. Then
he brought back breakfast for me." Justin stated.
"What did he get you?" Lance inquired.
"McDonald's." Justin snickered.
"Wow he really splurged. What did these kids eat?" Lance asked,
looking down at Amy.
"They had their favorite. A bottle of formula." Justin laughed as
he ran a hand over Amy's head.
"Yummy." Lance chuckled.
"Oh look there they are!" Justin said pointing to the three women
that walked towards them. Britney carried her shoulder bag and mini
backpack that she slung over one shoulder. She looked back as the two older
women kept a conversation with each other. Lynn and Karen continued to talk
as they followed Britney towards Justin and Lance.
"Hey guys!" Britney said as she gave Justin a hug, before moving
towards Lance and giving him a tender kiss. She bent down a bit and smiled
at Amy while she ran a hand over her head.
"Hey Cutie Pie." Britney said to the girl. She smiled and buried
her face in lance's chest.
"How are my children doing?" Karen asked as she kissed both Lance
and Justin.
"We're fine Mom." Justin replied.
"Hello Babies." Lynn said kissing Lance on the cheek and wrapping
an arm a round Justin's back.
"Hey Mom." Justin replied.
"How was your flight?" Lance questioned the women.
"It was bumpy but alright. How is my granddaughter doing?" Lynn
asked as she inched toward Amy. Amy smiled and reached out toward
Lynn. Lynn beamed as she took the child. Karen tickled the infant which
made Amy cringe with laughter. She reach out for Karen who gladly took
her. Amy caught a hold of Justin and reached out for him. Justin chuckled
and took the child.
"This baby goes to everyone." Justin laughed as he daughter laid
her chin down on her father's shoulder so she was watching everything that
happened behind him.
"Should we go?" Lynn asked.
"Yup. Because Amy and her brother are coming with me and Josh to
visit a friend." Justin said.
"Who?" Britney asked.
"Trace. He came back from Ireland." Justin claimed.
"You're still friends with him?' Britney asked.
"Trace and Justin were inseparable as kids. Even when we moved to
Orlando, they didn't lose touch. My phone bill shot up with all the long
distance rates." Lynn stated to Karen.
"And then he had to go to Ireland for school. That jackass." Justin
said carrying his daughter. He felt a swift slap in the back of the head.
"Oww!" Justin whined.
"Don't swear in front of my grandchild." Lynn warned.
"Sorry Momma." Justin said softly.
"Where's my grandson?" Karen called as she entered the room. She
saw Josh sitting in a chair while talking into his cell phone. He looked up
at his Mom and smiled.
"Sweetheart, my mom just got here from Orlando." JC said into the
phone. Karen stopped in her tracks and stared at JC in shock.
"Joshua who are you calling sweetheart? Your husband was picking me
up! I demand to know who this hussy is." Karen said as she stomped over to
the JC and took the phone.
"Who the hell are you stealing a married man like that?" Karen
barked into the phone.
"Hi Karen." Justin answered back. Karen looked at the phone and
then behind her where she saw Justin talking into his cell phone. Justin
grinned as he hung up the phone and walked to his mother-in-law. He
wrapped both arms around her neck from behind and gave her a quick peck on
the cheek.
"Glad to know that my Mom-in-law has my back." Justin smiled.
"Oh you boys. And who may I ask gave you this?" Karen questioned,
tilting JC's head to point at JC's hickey.
"My husband gave me that." JC responded.
"That means he's mine. All mine." Justin said pointing to the mark.
"You two are something else. Now where is my grandson?" Karen asked,
looking at JC. JC pointed towards the bed where Ben sat fixated by the
cartoon character who danced on TV.
"Joshua! How dare you place your child in front of the TV instead
of spending quality time with him." Karen said as she took a seat on the
side of the bed. Ben looked at her and started to cry at her
unfamiliarity. He started to pull himself toward his father. Justin sighed
and scooped up his son who eased down to quietness.
"These kids are opposites. Amy goes to everyone, and Ben won't go
to anyone." Justin said as Ben had a small frown and tears in his eyes.
"Okay Buddy boy I didn't want to have to do this but I have a
secret weapon. Karen said as she pulled her shoulder bag onto the bed and
brought out two toys. She offered it to Ben who reached out for it. Karen
took him into her arms while Ben toyed with the gift.
"He's such a ham like his father." Justin said, looking at JC. JC
gave Justin a grin before leaning up and giving Justin a kiss. He looked
back at his papers before letting out a sigh.
"Justin? Do you have that new song you and Wade were working on,
cause if you want me to produce it I'm gonna have to check it out first."
JC said to his husband.
"I do have it. Thanks god you asked me now before I handed them to
Wade. But you aren't going to look at them now are you? We have to go meet
Trace." Justin reminded.
"Oh that's right! God Just. . . I have a lot to do. Would you mind
if I didn't go?" JC asked looking at his work.
"Josh, he really wants to see you. The last time he saw you is when
we first started the group. And he just got back from Ireland. And he
wasn't at our wedding because he was out of the country." Justin argued.
"I know Sweetheart it's just that I have to finish writing this one
song for the Neptunes to look at." JC responded.
"Josh, please? This is really important to me." Justin said as he
crouched in front of JC. JC placed down his pencil and looked down at his
work before looking back at Justin.
"Okay. . .okay I'll go. If it's that important to you than I will
come." JC said with sincerity.
"Thank you Josh! I love you." Justin said as he leaned up and
kissed JC.
"I love you too." JC replied.
"I promise that we won't stay too long. He's staying at another
friend's apartment so we can just visit him and maybe bring him back for
the party." Justin promised.
"Okay but we have to be back here in like three hours to get ready
for it." JC told him.
Britney sat in the salon chair with the phone pressed to her
ear. She listened to the rings that emanated from her phone. She looked at
her reflection in the mirror in front of her, and saw the hairstylist add
the final touches to her hair. Finally she heard the ringing stop.
"Hello?" Came a male voice.
"Cole! It's Brit. How's Chrissy doing?" she asked.
"She is doing fine. She's taking a shower right now but other than
that pretty uneventful. She hasn't had a nightmare yet, thank god." Cole
repeated.
"Thanks so much for staying with her. I mean I wanted to back out
of this thing but it's really important to Lance and the guys." Britney
apologized.
"Don't worry about it. It gives me someone to talk to in my lonely
pathetic life." Cole chuckled.
"Oh stop! You are not lonely or pathetic. I mean you have us and
well you're a doctor who has modeled for Abercrombie. I mean if I wasn't
with Lance I would all but throw myself on you." Britney chuckled. She
closed her eyes as the stylist added hair spray to her hair.
"What are you doing right now?" Cole questioned.
"I'm getting my hair done for the party tonight. And Lancey bought
me a new outfit for it too. It's gold and glittery. Isn't he so sweet?"
Britney cooed.
"Very." Cole laughed in return.
"Anyway I just wanted to check up on Chrissy. Tell her I'll call
her tomorrow or maybe later tonight from the party so she can talk to the
rest of the guys." Britney stated.
"Okay, will do." Cole replied.
"Bye Cutie Pie." Britney said into the phone.
"Okay Ms. Spears. All done." The woman said.
"Oh call me Britney. I should be addressing you formally." Britney
replied with a giggle.
"Okay. . . Britney." The woman responded.
"Could you do me a favor?" Britney asked.
"Certainly." She retorted.
"You see those two woman walking in through the door?" Britney
asked as she pointed to them.
"You mean Ms. . . Harless. . . and Ms. . . Chasez?" She asked
looking at her appointment book.
"Yeah could you charge their hair, make-up, everything to my credit
card. They are close friends. And could you treat them to the whole
works. I mean make them look more beautiful than they already are." Britney
said.
"Sure Britney." The gal responded, before Britney looked in the
mirror.
`Wow you did such a great job. I hope you move to Orlando soon so I
don't have to fly out to LA just to have my hair done." Britney laughed.
"Oh sorry we're just located in LA." The woman said shyly.
"Well I guess I'll drop by here everything I need my hair done out
here." Britney said matter-of- factly.
"Well thank you Britney. Have a nice day." She smiled.
"You too." Britney said before bumping into Lynn and Karen.
"Have fun ladies." Britney said leaving them in confusion.
"bibu!" Amy chimed as she pointed to a plane fly over head.
"No Princess that's not a bottle, it's a plane." Justin corrected
as he adjusted her shirt. He looked over his shoulder at JC who was
carrying Ben who was toying with a small bear. Ben stuck the bear into his
mouth and started to gnaw on his ear. They walked up the quick set of
stairs leading to the apartment where Trace was staying. Justin arrived at
the door and knocked it loudly.
"Coming!" they heard from inside. Justin looked back at JC with a
grin while JC just stood behind him for support. A man opened the door
which made Justin gasp.
"Damn Dude! You haven't changed a bit!" Justin yelled as he rushed
over and pulled the man into a hug. JC watched the two with a small smile
as he waited for them to separate.
"And Trace you remember Josh right?" Justin asked as he pulled away
to reveal JC with a smile.
"Yeah, how's it going JC?" Trace asked, not really wanting to know
the answer.
"Fine, I guess." JC shrugged.
"Well come in." Trace invited. Justin walked into the apartment
that was cluttered with boxes stacked high. Amy clutched onto Justin in
fear as they entered the home.
"Have a seat." Trace said leading them to a couch.
"Hey T? What's with all the boxes?" Justin asked.
"I'm actually waiting until I get clearance from my own
apartment. I should be receiving the keys in a couple of days." Trace
replied.
"Really? Where?" Justin questioned. He looked at Trace who was
beaming back, Justin already knew the answer.
"NO WAY! You are not in Orlando!" Justin shouted happily.
"Yup!" Trace chuckled. He looked at Ben and Amy who eyed him shyly.
"And who are these two kids?' Trace cooed as he reached out to
touch Amy's hand. She recoiled her hand and buried her face in Justin's
shoulder.
"This is Amy Chasez, and that is Ben Chasez." Justin said pointing
to them both.
"I can't believe it. Justin Timberlake, the married man." Trace
said, shaking his head.
"Correction, Justin Chasez," Justin replied, trace's face tensed
for a bit before looking back up at Justin's beaming face.
"So how is everything? I mean the last time I talked with you, you
were about to start your first own major tour." Trace said.
`I've been good T. You should of came into town when we were in
Ireland." Justin replied.
"Well I didn't forget about you. You know that? There is this one
store that I would raid every week with any article pertaining to N
Sync. Those two big boxes right there are all magazines and newspapers
about you and the guys.' Trace pointed.
"I know, we've been out of touch but now you're moving to Orlando!"
Justin responded.
"So JC, what's been up with you?" Trace questioned.0
"Nothing much. Married the best man on earth and have two beautiful
kids." JC replied. trace nodded, sending an awkward silence over the whole
apartment.
"So what did you do in Ireland? What's your status?" Justin
questioned.
"Single, looking for the perfect woman. And Ireland was
interesting. The first semester there was tough, getting used to the
culture, style, accents. But after that, it was fun. And got to know a
bunch of people." Trace nodded.
"Well are you about ready to party? Cause the record company is
throwing up this phat party for us." Justin announced.
"Yeah I'm ready." Trace said standing up. JC gave him a false smile
before letting out a sigh when he left the room.
"Joey it was the single most awkward moment of my life." JC said as
he placed Ben down on the bed.
"Do you want me to change her?" Sarah asked getting up from her
spot on the bed.
"Sure, thanks Sarah." JC said, flopping onto the other bed in the
room which belonged to Chris.
"What happened?" Joey questioned as he ate from a small bag of
chips.
"Well we walked into the place and I knew he did not want me
there." JC said, turning on the bed so he could face Joey.
"Who didn't want you there?" Britney asked as she walked into the
room.
"Trace." JC replied sullenly.
"Oh he still doesn't like you huh?" Britney asked siting down next
to JC on the bed. JC moved up so he could rest his head in Britney's lap.
"Wait! I thought you guys all liked each other. I mean I remember
when you and Justin and him used to hang out and go places." Joey argued.
"I never liked him because he never liked me. And he always thought
he had to compete with me for Justin's friendship. I mean god the only
reason I hung out with them is because of Justin but I would have never
crossed over into their friendship." JC said using his arms for emphasis.
"But in a way you did Jayce. I mean you did become Justin's best
friend in a shorter time than he and Justin became best friends." Joey said
walking to the closet and taking out his outfit for the night.
"Yeah and you did become so close that you two got married. Maybe
he's jealous of you." Britney shrugged.
"No I know he's jealous of me. And it sucks because if that's the
case then I can never be in a room with my husband and his best friend at
the same time." JC sighed.
"Why don't you talk to him?" Joey questioned.
"I guess I will." JC sighed. Sarah walked up to JC and placed Ben
down on his chest. Ben smiled at the sight of his father and crawled up
JC's chest.
"Oh my baby boy is crawling." Britney cooed as she ran a hand over
his head. JC laid on his back and lifted his head to look at his son. Ben
giggled as he crawled up to his father and lay down on his chest. Ben
moved so his arms reached for JC's neck.
"Oh that's my boy." JC said softly.
"What are you dressing the kids up in?" Britney asked.
"Well they are only going to the company dinner, they aren't going
to head to the party. So Amy is gonna wear her white Britney Spears shirt
with her blue jeans. And BJ is gonna wear a black Aerosmith shirt with his
blue jeans." JC said.
"You have a baby Britney shirt? How cute." Britney cooed.
"You have a baby Aerosmith shirt? That's awesome!" Joey spoke.
"Beej, let go of that. No. come on buddy let go." JC said as tried
to take the Leo pendant out of Ben's fingers. Ben let go of JC's necklace
and placed his fingers in his mouth.
"Benjamin Jeremy. Take your fingers out of your mouth." JC
warned. Ben looked at his father and took his fingers out of his mouth
fearfully. He pouted and started to whimper.
"Crocodile tears are not working on my Baby Boy." JC said as he sat
up and brought Ben to his shoulder. Ben buried his eyes into JC shoulder
and cried.
"Josh! You are such a mean father." Britney chastised as she
reached for Ben. Ben shied away and cried harder into JC's shoulder.
"Fine then, stay with your mean father." Britney giggled.
"We're here on the red carpet of N Sync's release party. This
celebration starts with a dinner honoring the guys on their album before
leading into the dance festivities. we're seeing a myriad of celebrities
arriving for the release of the album fittingly titled, Celebrity."
"You know I work for part of an organization that helps raise money
to bring music programs back into schools." The man said as he chatted with
JC.
"My husband is fighting for the same cause. He found and runs the
Justin Timberlake Foundation. I think you two should talk." JC said to the
man.
"Definitely. Let me give you my card." The man said. He reached
into his pocket and pulled out a card. He handed it to JC who reviewed it
before sticking it into his pant pockets.
"Well I should get going. The rest of the guys are about to
arrive. It was nice talking with you." JC said before walking passed the
reporters and photographers to the top of the red carpet.
"JC! Over here!" A reporter called
"Mr. Chasez! Smile for the camera." JC smiled really quickly before
running to meet an SUV that just arrived. He was greeted by Karen and Lynn
stepped out with new hair styles and sparkling clothes carrying their Ben
and Amy.
"Hello." JC said as he kissed Lynn on the cheek.
"Hello." He said as he kissed Ben on the forehead
"Hello." He added as he kissed his mother on the cheek.
"And Hello." He said as he kissed Amy on her forehead.
"Hello Sweety." Karen said, looking as all the cameras started to
flash at them. They moved aside and let Justin walk out with Trace and
Britney. Justin was enveloped in a hug by JC. He responded by giving JC a
small kiss on the cheek.
"Hey Indy." Justin said taking JC's hand in his own.
"Hey Sweetheart." JC responded.
"Hey Justin do you want to create a scandal?" Britney asked.
"Sure how?" Justin asked. Britney took his hand and started to drag
him down the carpet to where the cameras were. They all watched as Britney
and Justin walked down the carpet holding hands. Lynn and Karen laughed at
Justin and Britney's antics as they continued to hold the children.
"Moms, do you want me to take them for a bit?" JC asked.
"Are you sure?" Lynn questioned.
"Yeah. JC held out one arm and took Amy with one, while Lynn placed
Ben in the other. Both babies shied away on their father's shoulders.
"You look so cute with both babies." Karen cooed.
"Moooom." JC whined as he moved away a bit.
"I'm gonna go join Justin and Brit." Trace said.
"I'll meet you guys there when Joey, Chris and Lance arrive." JC
told him. Trace nodded and walked off.
"Moms why don't you both go inside. I'll meet you in there with
these two." JC said. Both woman nodded and walked down the carpet. Right
after the SUV moved away. Another one pulled up and out stepped Sarah with
Chris trailing behind. Following them Joey walked out with Hana. And then
Lance stepped out.
"Hey guys. Britney and Justin are creating controversy on the red
carpet. Let's join them." JC told them. The guys all walked down the runway
and made there way to where Justin and Britney stood with some reporters.
"Guys! What are your next plans?" a reporter asked.
"Well we are gonna finish this tour and take a couple months off
before getting started on our next album." Chris stated.
"Now what has the tour been like lately?" He asked.
"It's been a busy but fun tour." JC added. Ben gripped JC's neck
with his arm while he looked over JC's shoulder at Justin who was smiling
at the camera. Justin glanced at the boy and winked at him. Ben giggled
and reached for his Daddy. Justin slowly pulled Ben out of JC's arms,
watching as JC looked over his shoulder at Justin.
"Now what can people expect from this album?" the reporter
questioned.
"A lot of dancing." Lance said with a laugh.
"A newer sound, not so much of the same thing we've been doing."
Justin added.
"We thrive to move to the next level and I think this is our latest
attempt." Joey nodded.
"N Sync! Come on." Someone called from the door.
"Well that's out cue." JC smiled. Together all five guys walked
toward the door. As they entered the room the saw many dinner tables around
the room, each decorated beautifully with flowers and candles. The five
guys were guided to a table along with Britney, Trace, Hana, Sarah, Lynn
and Karen.
"Hey, there is an extra seat. Who is that for?" Joey questioned.
"Wade." Justin said placing Ben in his lap. Justin held Ben up so
Ben could look out over the room at everyone.
"What's for dinner?" Joey asked.
"The was good kids." Lance said as he took the napkin from his lap
and wiped his mouth.
"That was scrumpdidiliumptious." Chris commented.
"Okay Sweety, looks like your children are falling asleep, we'll
take the back now." Lynn said as she began to rise. Justin looked up at
them before looking at Ben who was resting his head on Justin's
shoulder. He placed the cap back on the bottle and put it back in the
backpack. JC handed Justin a bottle which he deposited as well. Justin took
out a little cloth hat and attempted to place it on Ben's head. Ben
struggled to keep the hat off his head before finally letting his father
place the hat on.
"It's for your own good." Britney said. Ben looked at her with a
straight face and than buried his face in Justin's shoulder sleepily.
"Okay go to Grams." Justin said sadly as he handed Ben over to
Karen. Ben started as he saw his Daddy retreating.
"Don't worry Boo, Daddy will be home soon." Karen told Ben. Ben
pouted and lay his head down on Karen's shoulder. Amy clutched her Papa
while JC place the hat on her. She stood in his lap while clutching his
shirt.
"Okay Princess, all done." JC said leaning in and placing a kiss on
Amy's cheek. Amy smiled at her Papa before looking surprised when Lynn
picked her up gently. She stared at Lynn questioningly before staring at
JC.
"Night kids. And thanks Moms" Justin said to both of his mothers.
"No problem." Lynn said.
"Don't worry. We'll be home earlier than these goons." JC promised.
"Okay Night kids. Have fun!" Karen said as she started to leave
with Lynn following.
"Let's go dance guys." Wade said excitedly.
As they entered the club atmosphere, all eyes turned towards them
and a round of applause started up. The sound of Dirty Pop came strumming
through the speakers. Justin turned bright red at the sound of his own
voice and buried his face into lance's shoulder. Lance just laughed and
patted his back.
"This is so embarrassing. Listening to ourselves in front of
everyone!" Justin commented.
"Oh, come on Sweetheart. Let's just get our groove on." JC said
flashing him his sexy grin. Justin sighed and took JC's hand. He followed
his husband out onto the dance floor.
"My lady? Shall we?" Chris asked Sarah. Sarah snickered and
nodded. she took Chris's arm and walked with him to the dance floor.
"May I have the pleasure of taking the most beautiful woman here
for a dance?" Lance crooned. Britney blushed and smacked his shoulder
lightly.
"Yes, James." Britney replied taking his hand.
"Could I accompany you to the dace floor madam?" Wade requested of
Hana.
"It'd be my pleasure Wade." Hana responded with a genuine smile.
"Hey Trace. You want to go hit the floor?" Joey asked plainly.
"Let's do it." and with that entire group was on the floor dancing
deep into the night.
Justin danced closely to JC, not letting a single millimeter
separate them. JC slipped his hands into the back pockets of Justin's pants
as they danced closely to the remix version of Bye Bye Bye.
"Excuse me Josh. I'm stealing Justin. We have some girl business to
talk about." Britney commented.
"Hey! I'm not a girl!" Justin commented as Britney took his hand
and dragged him a little further away. Britney started dancing with Justin.
"What did you have to talk to me about?" Justin inquired.
"Nothing, Lance went outside to make a phone call and there is this
creepy agent that wants me to sign with him. So if he comes, protect me?"
Britney requested. Justin looked down at her pleading look and nodded.
"Fine but we are going back to my husband right now." Justin said,
taking Britney's hand and walking back to where JC stood while a girl
grinded near him.
"Hi!" Justin greeted the girl.
"Uhm hi." She replied.
"Can I cut in?" He asked her. She quickly nodded, recognizing
him. She walked away. Justin stepped in front of JC and gave him a
perturbed look.
"I wasn't dancing with her! I was just standing here and she
started to dance with me." JC said holding up his arms. Justin looked at
his face, trying to get free from blame. Justin cracked a smile and pecked
him quickly.
"We have to keep Brit away from this crazy guy." Justin
snickered. He pulled Britney in between JC and himself and the three of
them started to dance.
"I'm dancing with the two biggest heartthrobs in the world right
now." Britney snickered as JC and Justin both danced with her.
"Oooo, Kinky Bi three way action." Lance grinned as he walked up.
"You know it." Justin grinned.
"Hey, I'm gonna go call the hotel and check on the kids, you want
to come?" JC asked Justin. Justin nodded, before quickly pecking both
Britney and Lance on the cheek.
"Bye kids." Justin said as he walked away. He followed JC through
the throngs of people to the front entrance of the club. They made their
way outside where the photographers started to yell towards them from
behind their barrier. Justin gave them a smile before watching JC pull out
his cell phone. JC dialed the number really quick before putting the phone
to his ear. He slipped an arm around Justin and held him close in the
cold. The photographers continued to flash their cameras as the two stood
closely next to each other.
"I don't see why they have to have new pictures of us standing next
to each other. It's not like we haven't stood next to each other before."
JC complained.
"Why don't we do something scandalous with them?" Justin asked.
"Like what?" JC asked, secretly counting the rings.
"Like this." Justin said as he slipped his pocket into JC's front
pocket to retrieve his wallet. JC looked down at Justin as the flash bulbs
began to strike rapidly. Justin opened JC's wallet and began to sift
through the pictures. The first one he saw was of Justin sitting on the bed
while looking down at Ben and Amy who stared at the camera with
grins. Justin looked at another picture of just him alone. He saw himself
sitting on a large over stuffed white one seater, sideways so that his legs
were hanging over one arm. He was wearing a giant oversized white turtle
neck in a pair of khakis. He was staring at the camera in embarrassment.
"Why do you have this picture?" Justin asked. JC looked down at the
picture and then shifted his eyes back up to Justin.
"Cause you look hot in it." JC said looking away. He heard a
familiar voice
"Hello Mom? It's Josh." JC said. Justin continued to flip through
the pictures. He stopped on the next one where Ben and Amy sat playing with
their toys while all three dogs laid around them, guarding them from
everything. He looked at the other picture that was of Joey, Lance, and
Chris all with Cheesy grins and a silly hats on.
"I love this picture!" Justin chuckled.
"How are the kids?" JC asked into the phone. Justin looked in the
wallet again and saw the last two pictures. One was of Britney and
Christina sitting on their stomachs in their pajamas with their feet in the
air behind them. The last picture was the family portrait that JC had
taken. Tyler and Heather sat on either side of Roy and Karen while Justin
and JC stood behind them.
"Can you put the phone up to Amy's ear?" JC questioned. Justin
pressed his ear to the phone and listened.
"Hey Sweet Pea. How are you doing?" JC asked. He heard cooing and
giggling on the other end.
"Okay Princess you have to go to bed like your brother Ben okay?"
JC said into the phone.
"bibu." Came a small voice over the phone.
"You already got your bottle, Sweety. We'll be home in a little bit
okay?" JC said.
"Hello Josh?" Came another voice.
"Hey Mom." JC said to Karen.
"You two don't worry. Amy is almost asleep. Don't worry about her."
Karen responded.
"Okay." JC replied looking up at Justin. He offered Justin the
phone. Justin just shook his head.
"Okay than Me and Just will be home in maybe an hour or hour and a
half. So don't worry." JC claimed.
"Okay Sweety. Bye." Karen said. JC clicked the phone off and shoved
it into his pocket again. Justin dug through JC's wallet to find
seventy-five dollars and a small scrap of paper. He looked down at it and
saw that it read `Justin loves Josh.' Justin looked up at JC and then down
at the paper.
"I wrote this the first day we kissed, on the back of the
Blockbuster receipt." Justin said.
"And I kept it." JC replied, before placing a kiss on Justin's
cheek. He pulled the paper from Justin's hands as well as the wallet. He
stuffed the paper back into the wallet and then placed the wallet in his
pocket. He took a hold of Justin's hand and dragged him back inside.
"Night guys." Justin said tiredly, breaking away from the rest of
the group to duck into their hotel room. He received a tired `goodnight'
from the rest of the group. He closed the door behind him and leaned
against it momentarily. He opened his eyes and saw JC peel away the shirt
from his body revealing his chiseled upper torso. Justin ran up behind JC
and pounced on him causing them both to fall on the bed.
"Ugh!" JC groaned as he turned onto his back. He stared up at
Justin who straddled his pelvis. Justin lifted his own shirt off his
head. He reached down and undid JC's pants and peeled them off as well.
Justin got off of Jc and took off his own pants leaving them both in only
their underwear. Justin laid down next to JC and pulled half of the
comforter over them.
"Goodnight Josh." Justin said as he held JC tightly.
"Night Justin." He replied, before falling asleep.
Justin crept out of the hotel room bed and felt the cold air
compared to the comfort of the blankets and JC's warm arms which he just
left. He slipped on JC's shirt and JC's leather jacket before heading to
the window. He looked down on the city of Lexington, Kentucky, and
sighed. There was a mob outside of the hotel waiting for them to walk
through the lobby or talk to the front desk.
"Crap! Not on Josh's birthday." Justin whispered. He looked back at
JC before gazing toward the nightstand next to JC's side. He smiled when he
saw a small frame blocking the clock. It was a picture of Justin leaning
forward as JC tried to kiss behind Justin's ear. Both had big grins
plastered on their faces. Justin shook his head and looked at the clock
cautiously before moving to the other bed in the room. Two babies lay on
the bed, clutching their blanket tightly. He saw Ben move his leg swiftly
which hit Amy's leg. Amy shifted before starting to whimper, slowly
becoming louder.
"Benjamin. You are such a trouble maker." Justin said softly,
leaning down and pulling Amy into his arms. As soon as he raised his child
into his arms. He heard a light tap on the door. Justin rushed over to the
door while bouncing Amy who was slowly starting to cry. Justin opened the
door and saw Sarah and Chris with Chris holding the red and white Dr. Suess
hat.
"Thank god you are here. Did you guys get the breakfast yet?"
Justin asked. Sarah reached for Amy which he gladly deposited.
"Yeah Joey's bringing it with Lance. And he's bringing all the
gifts. Including Britney's." Chris whispered as he walked into the
room. Chris rushed to the bed and saw Ben writhing under the quilt. Chris
scooped the boy into his arms which resulted in the boy snuggling to
Chris's neck.
"Okay. The kids will wake up like in two minutes. And all we're
waiting for is Joey and Lance right?" Justin asked rushing to the closet
and gently opening it to pull out a bag with two wrapped gifts.
"Yeah. And as soon as the guys get here. I'll leave." Sarah
promised.
"Why?" Justin questioned.
"Cause Birthdays are a thing with you guys. It should just be the
five of you." Sarah commented.
"No stick around." Justin argued.
"No really. I have to meet Hana for breakfast anyway." Sarah
said. They heard another tap on the door. Justin opened it and in came
Lance and Joey. Joey was carrying a tray with a breakfast setting resting
upon it. Lance held a bag full of wrapped presents.
"Hey guys. come on in." Justin whispered. Sarah handed Amy to Lance
after he put down the bag and gave Chris a small kiss.
"Bye you guys. I'll see you guys for lunch." Sarah smiled as she
slipped out of the room.
"She didn't have to leave." Justin said, blaming Chris.
"She wanted to. Throughout our whole relationship she has never
done something that I wanted her to do. So trust me she left on her own
free will." Chris responded.
"Time to wake him up?" Joey said staring at the clock that read
6:52 AM. Justin went to JC's bedside and sat down. he placed an arm on JC's
chest and gently shook. JC mumbled something before turning a bit. Justin
shook him gently once again. JC mumbled a bit more and continued to sleep.
"He's out cold. We're not going to wake him." Chris gave up.
"I know one way." Justin grinned as he leaned forward and took JC's
lips in a passionate embrace. Lance and Chris covered the now awake
children's eyes. JC moaned as he opened his eyes to see Justin and everyone
else.
"Morning guys." JC said groggily, pulling back from Justin. He sat
up in bed and rubbed his eyes.
"What time is it?" JC asked.
"It is 6:52 in the morning. Rise and shine cause twenty-five years
ago at this time, my husband was born." Justin snickered.
"Man! Why couldn't my mother have given birth to me, two hours
later?" JC sighed, laying back in bed. Joey placed the tray on JC's lap
which made him sit back up.
"Oh breakfast in bed. How nice." JC smiled. Justin stood on the bed
and sat behind JC, between him and the head board. He wrapped both legs on
either side of JC and placed his chin on JC's shoulder.
"Anything for my man." Justin said before placing a small kiss on
JC's cheek. Amy looked at her father and gave him a small grin with her
tear stained cheeks.
"Hey Sweet Pea. What's wrong?" JC asked his daughter. Amy reached
out for him, almost jumping out of Lance's arms. JC took his daughter into
his arms and heard a small cry. Ben started to tear when seeing his father
pay more attention to his sister.
"Come here BJ." JC said, freeing one arm. JC took both children
into his lap, who reached for the tray of food simultaneously.
"No! You are not even off your formula yet!" JC snickered as he
pulled back both children's hands.
"Okay you can eat later. Open presents!" Lance said taking the tray
away. Lance emptied the bags of presents into JC's lap. Both babies started
to reach for them happily.
"Okay Open this one for Papa." JC said as he placed a heavy shirt
box in front of them. the two babies reached for the box on top and pulled
it causing the paper to rip. Ben grabbed a hold of the paper and pulled
with all his might causing the paper to rip a little. JC took Ben's hand in
his own and guided it to the paper. He gently clasped his hand around the
paper and Ben's hand and pulled back. He did the same with Amy's hand. The
two babies smiled in the delight of the mess they made. JC let the children
play in the paper while he opened the box. He looked down at the little
note that sat upon the gift. JC read the note and smiled.
"Thank you Lance!" JC said tossing him a gaze. He looked down at
the four music books in front of him. he flipped through the variety
between classical and jazz, all aimed for the piano. He lifted them up to
find two composition books.
"I love them!" JC said, psyched by the musical present.
"Me next." Joey said placing the box in front of JC and the kids.
"Okay dude and dudette, you know what to do." JC said to the
twins. Both children reached for he box and pulled the paper apart
slowly. Justin grinned as he watched their children enjoy the ripping.
"What did Uncle Joey get me?" JC asked, leaning back into is
husband who had wrapped both arms around his waist. He looked back and gave
a grin to Justin before looking back at his kids. JC opened the box fully
and looked down at the gift. He snickered and pulled the gift from it's
box.
"Thanks Joey." JC said as he pulled out a brand new pair of roller
blades. Imprinted on the side was the initials J. S. C. He looked over the
new blades with excitement and checked the size.
"I love them. my old one's were dying." JC said happily.
"Okay enough of Joey's stupid gift. Open mine!" Chris said throwing
a box in front of him. Amy flinched from the sudden movement and reached up
for her father as she whimpered. JC took the girl in his arms and watched
as Ben started to reach for the tall square package. JC quickly snatched it
out of his reach causing Ben to smile as he looked up at his father. JC
placed the box back in front of Ben who gladly tried to rip it. Once again
JC helped him with his free hand. JC gasped when he saw the gift. Inside
the box was a stack of CD's. There was a variety of Jazz CD's and
singers. JC finally looked through them all with excitement before gasping
when seeing the last one. He saw an autographed copy of Harry Connick,
Jr.'s CD.
"Wow! Thanks Chris." JC said looking up at his friend.
"No problem." Chris said, smiling.
"Can you put this one on now?" JC asked, as he lifted the CD. Lance
took the CD and unwrapped it. He struggled with the protective seal on the
CD case, before finally getting it open and sticking the CD into the
player. The crooning sound of Jazz came flowing into the room. JC bopped
his head to the steady beat before placing that gift aside.
"Now it's time for Britney's." Lance said, placing a neatly wrapped
present in front of him. JC opened it quickly with Ben trying to help. JC
snickered when he pulled the jacket out of the box. It was a Mickey Mouse
Club jacket with the name `JC' embroidered on it. JC brought the jacket to
his face and inhaled the smell. He looked down and saw another jacket, that
was exactly the same, yet had the name `Justin' embroidered on it.
"I can't believe that she got these." JC said holding up the two
small jackets. He put it against his body and looked out how much he'd
grown. The jacket wouldn't fit him anymore. He looked at Justin's jacket
and saw that it wouldn't fit him at all either.
"She said she went to the studio and picked up your's, Justin's,
her's, and Christina's." Lance stated.
"This is awesome. I love this jacket when I was a kid and I wanted
to take it with me but they wouldn't let us." JC said enthusiastically.
"Well now when Ben and Amy are older they can wear the jacket. And
when people ask them JC and Justin are, they will respond `Our Dads'."
Lance chuckled.
"Here you go Ben." JC said draping his jacket over the boy like a
blanket. Justin took his and placed it around Amy. The two kids looked up
at their parents before toying with the jacket.
"Okay next gift! Mine!" Justin snickered. As he reached past JC and
pulled a gift in front of him.
"Thanks Sweetheart." JC said, craning his neck back to place a kiss
on Justin's cheek.
"You're very welcome, Indy." Justin said tightening his arms around
JC's waist. JC slowly unwrapped the present with both Ben and Amy's hands
on his own, guiding him in his actions. JC revealed the box from its paper
and stared down at the box. It was a plain white box and was a bit
heavy. He reached inside and pulled out a crystal figurine. He placed the
heavy object in front of the kids and stared down at it. He smiled when he
saw the crystal object. It was a crystal sculpture of Justin's head, along
with Ben and Amy's head carved into the rock of smoothened crystal. The
heads seem to be embedded in the rock, all with glistening smiles. JC read
the scripture that was written underneath the front of the figure. He
looked at the gold printed scripture underneath.
"What does it say?" Lance questioned.
"It says `Love'." JC read with a smile. The sound of small hands
tapping against a box sounded through the room. Everyone looked at Ben and
Amy who were tapping the last gift obliviously to the gift their father
just received.
"Who is this one from?" JC asked.
"Ben and Amy." Justin said nuzzling to JC's neck. He brought the
box closer and aided Ben and Amy in ripping the paper off. Ben pulled a
scrap of paper off and attempted to bring it to his mouth.
"Nuh uh uh!" Lance said as he took the paper from the boys hand. He
looked confused for a bit before smiling at the man. Ben reached up for
Lance which made him chuckle. Lance ruffled the kids hair and pointed
toward the gift causing Ben to shift his gaze. JC stared at the plain box
for a brief moment before opening it. He opened the plain box to reveal a
wooden frame with the title `World's Best Father' imprinted on top. Inside
the frame was a picture of Ben and Amy both dressed as angels holding three
dimensional stars in their laps while staring at the camera with wide
smiles that revealed their bare gums. JC smiled brightly at the sight of
the picture. He turned and looked at Justin. He gently placed a kiss on
Justin's lips.
"That's cute." JC said as he looked at the frame again. Amy turned
and ditched the comfort of the jacket wrapped around her to crawl into the
lap of her father. JC looked down as Amy stumbled into his lap and stared
at everyone with wide eyes. The sound of the phone drew her attention to
the counter. Justin picked up the phone and put it to his ear before
speaking. He snickered a bit before handing it to JC.
"Hello?" JC asked.
"Happy Birthday JC." Randall said tiredly.
"Oh! Thanks Dad!" JC smiled.
"Yeah I wanted to call you later but Jonathan and Steven wanted to
call you now. So I'm going to give it to them." Randall said in the middle
of a yawn. JC snickered again as he heard the phone being passed.
"Hi JAY -- CEEEEE!" A little boy yelled into the phone.
"Hey there Jonathan." JC chuckled, pulling the phone away from his
ear.
"Happy Birthday!" Jonathan said excitedly.
"Thanks Buddy." JC said happily.
"Daddy says you're turning twenty-five." Jonathan stated.
"I am." JC agreed.
"You're old." Jonathan said.
"I'm old??? Well you're too young." JC joked.
"No!" Jonathan shot back.
"Yeah!" JC retaliated.
"I want!" Steven whined in the background.
"Put Stevey on." JC said. The phone shifted again and another voice
came onto the phone.
"Hello?" a shy voice asked.
"Hey Steven!" JC said happily.
"J-CEEEEEEE!! Happy Birthday!!" Steven said excitedly.
"Thank you kiddo!" JC replied.
"Daddy! Here you go." JC heard the kid say.
"Okay Josh, I'm sorry to have bothered you so early. I hope you
have a happy birthday. Lisa sends her love but she's kinda busy." Randall
said into the phone.
"Okay, well thank you. Say hi to Lisa for me." JC said. They soon
ended their phone conversation and hung up.
"Okay kids, that's it. Now why don't us Uncle's take you to go get
ready in Aunt Sarah's room, this way your daddies can have some alone
time." Joey suggested as he scooped Amy from JC's lap. Chris took Ben and
the three of them left the room.
"Hey! You guys bring me my breakfast back!" JC yelled at the
closing door.
"Hello?" JC asked as he answered his phone. He hefted a bag onto
his shoulder as he got out of the car. He covered his other ear trying to
hear over the large crowds cheering for him. eh gave them a small smile and
moved along the pathway made of people for him.
"Hey Indy." Justin said through the receiver.
"Hey Sweetheart." JC said with a smile. He looked up at the MTV
Time Square Studio from the pavement and slowly made his way to the door.
"Where are you?" Justin questioned, hearing the noise.
"I left the airport about half an hour ago and now I'm walking into
the MTV Studio. How about you?" JC questioned, walking into the building.
"We just got to the stadium in the Miami." Justin replied. JC heard
the sound of Amy cooing and some rustling on the phone. A few moments later
Justin's voice came back on.
"Okay, that was Amer's way of saying Hi." Justin chuckled.
"Ugh! I miss you guys so much." JC said softly as he walked into
the studio and made his way into an elevator. He found himself with three
other girls in the elevator.
"It's only been like five hours since I last saw you." Justin
snickered.
"But still." JC replied. He looked at the girls who were talking
secretly to themselves.
"Well I miss you too! Ben did the cutest thing today. He was
sitting on Lance's shoulders and then he started using Lance's head as a
drum set when we put on some music." Justin said as he chuckled.
"I swear that kid takes after me, he loves music almost as much as
I do." JC snickered.
"No he likes dancing to music like me, Amy likes making music like
you. She was babbling something or other when I was playing the guitar the
other day." Justin snickered. JC tossed a glance at the girls who were
staring at him discreetly.
"It's Justin." JC told them holding the phone up a bit. They got
excited and smiled brightly.
"Who are you talking to Babe?" Justin asked.
"Some girls in the elevator." JC responded.
"Well Indy, I'll let you go so that you can have fun with Carson
Daly." Justin said.
"Okay Blue, I'll talk with you later. Have fun at the interviews
tonight." JC said.
"Will do. Love you." Justin said,
"Love you too." JC said before hanging up the phone. The elevator
reached the floor he wanted and stepped off followed by the three girls.
"Okay, are you three audience members." A man asked, pointing to
the three girls. They nodded numbly and followed the man leaving JC
behind. JC smiled at them before walking off into the Green Room. JC
stepped in to see Christina on her way out.
"Hey Chrissy?" JC said as he leaned down and placed a kiss on her
cheek.
"Hey Josh. Are you here for TRL?" Christina asked, hefting the bag
onto her shoulder.
"Yeah what were you here for?" JC questioned.
"An interview for some special about Britney." Christina said as
she took his arm and dragged him back to the elevators.
"Cool. So where are you off to now?" JC asked.
"I'm going home. Back to Orlando. I have to bee home before
tomorrow. I have my first doctors appointment." Christina claimed
nervously.
"You are? Well good! The first step to getting help is to admit
that it's bothering you. And then getting professional help never hurts."
JC said. Christina waited for her elevator as she conversed with JC.
"Yeah and Cole and Britney said they'd help me every step of the
way." Christina said with a small smile.
"Cole huh? Am I sensing a hook-up about to happen?" JC questioned.
"I dunno, he's cute and all. But he seems to perfect. I mean he's a
doctor, has been a model, and is well off. I mean I need someone that I can
get mad at sometimes. I'm a feisty girl." Christina claimed.
"Well don't let him go cause he's cute." JC stated.
"Okay." Christina snickered as she got into the elevator. She
looked at JC who stayed no the floor and smiled.
"Bye Sweetheart. Tell the babies that Aunt Christina will see them
soon." She said as the door closed. JC smiled and walked back to the Green
Room. He walked past the guards who all recognized him and sat down in the
room where the TV showed what was happening on the show. He saw Carson
standing and looking out the window at the crowd below.
"So many people just to meet one fifth of the pop sensation N
Sync." Carson said shaking his head.
"Mr. Chasez, you are about to go on." A person said popping in her
head.
"Oh! I'm late, I'm sorry." JC apologized as he got up and followed
her.
"It's okay. Walk this way please." She said, leading him to the
entrance of the set.
"Okay now I would like to Introduce you guys to a good friend of
mine, JC Chasez!" Carson claimed. JC rolled his eyes at the comment before
walking through the curtain onto the set. The crowd cheered and screamed at
the sight of him. He shyly smiled and made his way to the stage. He stopped
to give a few die hard fans a hug or a handshake. He finally made it next
to Carson and received a microphone.
"Hello Everyone." JC said giving a big wave to the audience.
"Hey there JC. Now how is your trip to New York." Carson asked.
"It's going good. Very good. I just got here like half an hour ago
but so far. Not too much going on." JC replied.
"How is the group doing?" Carson questioned.
"They are doing great. We're all pumped because Lance and Joey's
movie is ready and done. The premiere is gonna happen soon, so we're all
anxious." JC nodded.
"That's right, now you guys all have your separate things going
on. I mean, I know you are producing a bunch of people, Chris has his own
clothing line, Justin is writing music now. I mean how do you guys all stay
close?" Carson asked.
"Cell phones!" JC stated quickly.
"But no, in all seriousness, when we are apart we miss each
other. I know the last time we were in New York we went to the movies and
Joey went to visit his family and we were not having as much fun as we
would have had if Joey was there. I mean we had fun but not as much. As
much as we get on each other's nerves on the road, we love each other and
are pretty bored without each other. And it helps that my kids like the
guys a little too much. They become sad when they don't have Uncle Joey to
goof around with. Or if they don't have Uncle Chris who talks to them. Or
don't get their piggy back ride from Uncle Lance." JC said with a big
nod. He received an `awww' from the audience which made him burst into a
grin.
"Now talking about missing each other. I bet you are missing your
two kids and Justin right now." Carson said making JC blush.
"Yeah I am. But I have my pictures of them." JC said patting his
pocket to emphasize his wallet.
"Now how is everything at home? With Justin and the kids?" Carson
asked.
"Everything is going great as usual. Justin is. . . being Justin. I
love him for that. And the kids are still waking up in the middle of the
night and keeping not only us awake now but our nannies as well." JC
laughed. On the screen a picture of Justin and JC holding the two kids on
the night of their Album release party. There was a mutual coo from the
audience at the sight of the picture.
"I see Amy is a fan of Britney Spears. Do they get to see Britney
often?" Carson asked, referring to Amy's Britney Spears shirt in the
picture.
"Yeah! The kids love Britney. I would say they view her as a
maternal figure. If they don't want to go to Justin or myself they usually
go to Britney." JC nodded.
"Now how about this picture, taken from Star Magazine. I know it's
a tabloid but I know that is both of you." Carson said, a picture of JC
standing outside with a cell phone to his ear while Justin reached into his
pocket. Carson glanced at JC, who just glanced back causally.
"What? Yeah that's me and Justin. What else do you want to know?"
JC asked admitting it.
"What's our little Justin doing there?' Carson snickered.
"We were calling our moms and checking up on our kids that night
and Justin got bored so he reached into my pocket and pulled out my
wallet." JC explained.
`He just took your wallet and went through it?" Carson asked.
"Yeah it's a weird habit or quirk of Justin's. We'll be at dance
rehearsals and we'd have some down time while Wade or someone is teaching
the dancers. So Justin will go through Joey's backpack, pull out his wallet
and sift through everything." JC said with a small grin.
"Now how is Justin doing?" Carson asked. JC gave Carson a shrug.
"He's great. I think we called each other about two times since
we've separated for the weekend." JC stated.
"Well we have a special caller who would like to talk with you."
Carson said quickly. JC nodded and waited to hear the voice.
"Hello?" Came the slight southern twang. JC burst into a smile at
the recognition of the voice.
"Hello? Justin?" Carson asked.
"Hey Carson, How's it hanging?" Justin questioned.
"I'm doing great. Now I take it you want to talk to your husband?"
Carson asked.
"I definitely do. I'm so bored here in Miami its not funny. I'm
actually resorting to hanging out with Lance." Justin said into the
phone. They all heard a `Hey!' from Lance in the background. Justin
chuckled a bit before speaking again.
"No, I missed him and had to check up on him." Justin said.
"Hey Just." JC said into his microphone.
"Hey there, stud." Justin replied. JC blushed heavily at the
comment.
"Now as you both know, JC is here to help get the word out about
Wild Orchid's new album. I was wondering if you Justin have heard it and if
you like it." Carson asked.
"I was actually present when he produced the album and while they
were recording. And let me tell you that they are awesome singers. I guess
I'm kind of glad that it is all done and produced because that means I get
JC back, but in musical sense I think it is definitely worth buying."
Justin said seriously.
"Now I've heard rumors about you two doing a duet together
alone. Is that true?" Carson asked.
"Absolutely not." JC and Justin said at the same time.
" Wow. That passionate huh?" Carson asked. Justin and C started to
speak at the same time.
"You can explain Babe." Justin said.
"Thanks Juju, I mean I think it would be highly romantic to do a
duet together, but if we did it together we would be neglecting Lance, Joey
and Chris. I mean we cannot sing without them. The five of us make up a
five part harmony. And I think I speak on behalf of Justin and myself when
I say that we refuse to sing duets within N Sync." JC stated.
"That's good that you guys have such a bond with one another, that
you guys don't have thoughts about leaving one another." Carson responded.
"It's awesome." JC replied.
"Now Justin I want to let you play the part of a caller and ask JC
anything you want." Carson claimed.
"Ohhhh, I have power!" Justin laughed.
"Be careful Just!" JC warned.
"I should be careful, cause JC will make me sleep on the couch if I
make him admit something private." Justin chuckled.
"Ooooo!" Carson snickered.
"Okay, what do you look for in a love interest?" Justin questioned.
"Easy! A guy like Chris." JC joked.
"Hey! Hey! Hey! Now!" Justin laughed.
"No. I'm just kidding." JC apologized.
"So what do you look for in a love interest?" Carson egged on.
"Well the person I love has to. . . comes from Tennessee. . . be a
great older brother to his siblings. . . be an awesome singer. . .be
beautiful with or without his curls. . .be an awesome father to his
children. . .be a great friend to everyone. . .and is named Justin." JC
said deep in thought. There was a swoon in the silent audience after he
finished speaking.
"Wow. That's a detailed list." Carson commented.
"I like that answer, he gets bonus points when he gets home."
Justin snickered.
"I don't want to know what that means." Carson commented, holding
up his hands.
"It means, I'm gonna get some suga when I get home." JC laughed,
flashing his beautiful grin.
"Well I know that Justin has to go to another interview, so we'll
let him go, but JC you are gonna stick around with us right?" Carson asked.
"Yeah definitely." JC answered.
"Okay, Thank you Justin for calling in." Carson stated.
"No Problem. BYYYYYEE everyone." Justin said jokingly.
"Bye Sweetheart, Love you." JC said tenderly.
"Love you too, Bye Baby." Justin said before hanging up.
Justin sat in the middle set of seats of the Suburban
comfortably. He held Ben in his arms while he tossed a look at JC who sat
up front with the driver while holding Amy carefully. Justin let his head
drop onto Hana's shoulder who sat next to him.
"Poor Justin." Hana cooed as she ran a hand over her head.
"Yes Poor Me. I'm so tired." Justin stated.
"You shouldn't be. It was me and Hana up all night when Ben
wouldn't go to sleep. You were sleeping as soundly as Amy." JC said from
the front seat. Lance and Joey burst into laughter from the back set of
seats.
"Hey! I was tired from running around the whole day. Seriously now
that the kids are crawling, you have to literally chase them around."
Justin said with a small sigh. Ben leaned back and reached up for his
father's necklace which held his engagement ring. Justin took his necklace
and slipped it into his shirt causing the boy to frown a bit before look
out the window. He soon made a frantic sound when he pointed to the
window. As the car approached the gated community in which JC and Justin
lived in, they saw protesters standing outside the gates hollering words of
rage at the car as it passed by. Justin stared in disbelief as he looked
out the window to read one of the signs they held.
"What are they picketing about?" Joey asked, trying to look out the
tinted windows.
"The signs say `God made Adam and Eve, Not Adam and Steve'." Justin
said, his voice full of disappointment.
"Are any of them your neighbors?" Lance asked.
"Nope, None that I can see. I mean I think our neighbors are fine
with us. They've met us all before and have even come over for dinners or
lunches and stuff." JC said.
"Than it's just bigots trying to change the world with false
testimonies." Lance said as he sat back a bit discouraged.
"And they are even quoting stuff from the bible." Joey noticed.
"It's jerks like those that make me regret my religion. They are
taking their own beliefs and twisting them into something that resembles
what anyone in the bible said. Okay so, god killed a city filled with
sinners that engaged win sodomy. All gay people are not bad." Lance said
fuming.
"Wow I think Lance is more upset than we are." JC joked.
"How can you joke like that Josh, it's serious stuff." Justin said
as he watched the protestors scream obscenities at the car as it traveled
by.
"Just, what are you letting those morons get to you. Who cares if
they can quote the bible and prove that in some way or another we'll be
going to hell. I have children and a husband that are more important than
what they have to say." JC retorted.
"Josh! These bigots are not going to let us be a family
anymore. They are gonna verbally assault us until we break down and
eventually break apart." Justin said saddened.
"Listen Justin! There is nothing in this world besides death itself
that can take me away from you." JC said turning in his seat to face
Justin. Justin looked at his sullenly before slowly nodding.
"Don't worry. We're almost home." Joey said pointing to Justin and
JC's house. They all waited until they arrived to the house. Slowly and
silently they filed out and brought all their belongings into the
house. Justin made his way to the couch and plopped down into it. He let
out a small sigh and turned on the TV. The shrill sound of a cell phone
rang. Lance pulled out his cell phone as everyone got comfortable in the
living room. JC wrapped an arm around the discouraged Justin and held him
close while both Ben and Amy sat on the floor in front of their feet.
"Hello?" Lance asked. Justin tossed a look back at Lance and waited
to see who he was talking with.
"Hey Baby." Lance said into the phone. Justin once again brought
his head back down to JC's shoulder.
"Do you guys feel like doing something tonight?" Joey questioned,
opening his eyes partially.
"Justin and I have to go to Mom's house. Her and Paul are making
this dinner and it gives Laura a chance to catch up with the kids. Want to
come?" JC asked.
"No thanks. I think I'm gonna hit the movies with Chris and
Sarah. Do you guys mind if I steal Hana?" Joey asked.
"Not at all. If she's willing than I guess she can go." JC
shrugged.
"I can't come to either. I have a date." Hana said shyly.
"With who?" Joey asked quickly.
"My boyfriend." Hana responded shyly.
"Dammit! I knew she was taken!" Joey cursed.
"Joey! Watch your language in front of the kids." Lance said as he
stuff his phone back into his pocket.
"Yes Ma'am." Joey said shyly.
"Hey you up for dinner at Lynn's?" JC asked, looking back at Lance.
"Sure. Brit is out to dinner with Cole and a couple of dancers so
I'm cool with that." Lance responded.
"Mom! We're here!" Justin called as he walked in holding Ben in his
arms. JC walked behind him holding the backpack as well as Amy. Lance
followed the two, closing the door behind him.
"Hey Justin!" Laura said as she hopped down the stairs. She came
running toward Justin and gave him a big hug.
"Hey There hot stuff." Justin responded. Ben smiled at Laura and
reached out for her.
"How does he recognize me?" Laura asked as she took the boy in her
arms.
"Cause we show them pictures of everyone to keep them familiar with
the faces." Justin responded. Amy lay snoozing on JC's shoulder as they
walked into the living room.
"Hey Mom?" JC called.
"Yeah Josh?" Lynn questioned as he walked into the room followed by
three dogs. Leo, Ozzie, and Hunter ran excitedly over to Justin and
JC. Justin snickered and leaned down to play with the dogs.
"Do you have a quiet room where I can put Amy until she wakes up?"
JC asked.
"Yeah you can put her on the sofa bed in the den. It should be
already open." Lynn pointed. JC gave her a kiss on the cheek and went off
to deposit his daughter.
"Hey Mom!" Lance and Justin said at the same time.
"Hello Babies!" Lynn said giving them both a kiss.
"How've you been?" Justin asked.
"Fine, how have my all my children been?" Lynn asked. Justin took a
seat on the couch. Ozzie jumped onto the couch and laid down next to
Justin, resting his head on Justin's thigh. Justin lifted his arm and pet
Ozzie rhythmically. Hunter and Leo laid down at his feet, both watching Ben
crawling on the floor towards them. Ben made his way to Hunter and put both
hands on his back, propping himself up on his knees. Ben cooed happily as
he tapped lightly on Hunter's body. Hunter lowered his head and stared
around the room in boredom. Leo stood up and walked behind Ben and laid
down once again, enclosing him between the two dogs. Ben sat up in between
them and reached out for the toy he saw across the living room. Laura
picked up the ball and rolled it in Ben's direction. Ben smiled and took
the ball into his hands. He had difficulty lifting it but lifted it
none-the-less. He tossed the ball at Laura, which ended up shooting in the
direction of Lance. Lance leaned down and picked up the ball before rolling
it to Ben once again.
"All your children are fine I guess." Justin said. JC walked back
into the living room and took a seat on the other side of Ozzie. JC petted
his back softly. Ozzie lifted his head and stood on the couch. He started
to generously lick JC's face. JC pulled Ozzie's face into his hands and pet
his head vigorously.
"You are such a bad dog. Now get off the couch. JC said before
pressing a small kiss on the side of Ozzie's snout. JC pointed to the
floor, which caused Ozzie to hop on the floor and lay down in front of
Ben. Ben was now in a box, surrounded by three dogs and the back of the
couch.
"What do you mean you guess?' Lynn questioned.
"Mom, there were some protestors outside of our gates and they were
mad because Josh and I are together." Justin sulked.
"Oh don't let those closed minded people get to you Sweety." Lynn
said, taking a seat on the other side of Justin. Justin let out a
discouraged sigh and lay down so that his head was in JC's lap. JC brought
his hand to Justin's head and gently started to rub his husband's hair.
"Why do they hate me so much?" Justin said childishly.
"They don't hate you Blue, they hate anyone who is different. They
fear us and maybe are jealous of us cause we have a stronger relationship
than they could ever have." JC said, thoughtfully running the back of his
hand down Justin's cheek. Justin turned in JC's lap so that he was laying
on his back and looking up at JC.
"Yeah. Probably." Justin said softly.
"If it helps, Bobby's parents love em and they said that I can go
over for dinner any time I want. They are fine with you and Josh. You've
changed a group of bigots into nice parents." Laura said, talking about her
boyfriend and his parents. These were the same parents that had refused to
let their son date Laura, because she had a gay brother. They all heard a
tiny cry faintly. JC slowly moved himself out from beneath Justin and
rushed to the other room where Amy was. He soon came back in with a teary
eyes, frowning Amy who rested her head on JC's shoulder while looking out
onto the world with sadness. JC sat in the recliner and reclined himself
back so that Amy was laying down on him. He ran a hand up and down Amy's
back rhythmically. Hunter stood up and walked over to the recliner where JC
rocked gently.
"Look Amy, look who came to visit you." JC said to her. Amy looked
at the dog with her tear filled eyes. She gave the dog a small
acknowledgement before burying her face in JC's shoulder, as well as wiping
her eyes.
"Didi tatat." Ben said as he toyed with the ball.
"Amers, want to see your brother?" JC asked his daughter. Amy
lifted from her father's shoulder and looked at her brother.
"bibu. Doto." Amy said pointing to Ben. JC lifted himself from the
recliner and placed Amy next to her brother. Ben handed his sister the ball
which she took in her hands. JC snickered at his children and took a seat
next to the now sitting Justin.
"Do you need help with dinner Mom?" Justin asked.
"Nope, you sit. Relax." Lynn responded. Justin closed his eyes and
leaned back against the couch. JC pressed a kiss to Justin's cheek before
standing up only to sit back down on the floor in the center of the living
room.
"Come on guys. Come here." JC said tapping his legs while looking
toward his kids. All three dogs stood up and ran toward JC.
"Get out of here you dogs! I meant my children." JC chuckled, as he
waved his hands. Leo moved up behind JC and nudged JC's arm with his
snout. JC lifted his arm which was soon replaced with Leo's body laying
next to him. JC placed his hand down on the dog and smoothly pet his back.
"Come on Benj, go to your Papa." Lance urged.
"Amers! Come on!" Justin urged looking down at his children. Hunter
jumped onto the couch and laid down. Justin laid down next to the dog and
placed an arm around him as well. Amy looked back up at Justin with a
questioning look.
"Go Princess." Justin urged with a smile.
"Come on Ben. Come on Amy." JC called. Amy started to crawl toward
her father slowly. Ben took the hint and began to follow her. They moved at
a moderate pace until they reached their father. JC took both kids into his
lap and gave them a big hug.
"Good job you guys." JC said leaning down and pressing a kiss onto
both of their heads.
"Ben needs a haircut." Laura claimed.
"Nope! He's growing a good set of curls like his father did, isn't
that right Ben?" Justin responded. Ben looked up when hearing his name and
smiled at his father's return smile.
"Hello?" A voice came from the door. Justin popped up and looked at
the front door at the sound of the familiar voice.
"Trace!! In here!" Justin called. Trace walked into the living room
and smiled at Justin. His smile seemed to waiver when he saw JC with both
children.
"Hey Trace." Lance waved.
"Hey Lance." Trace said with a little wave.
"Hey there Laura Catherine. Trace called.
"Hi Trace." Laura said moving closer to play with the kids, Trace
took a seat at Justin's feet who still continued to lay down. Justin lifted
his feet and put them back down in Trace's lap.
"So what's new?" Trace asked.
"Not much, what about you? How was moving in and stuff?" Justin
asked, closing his eyes.
"It was fine. I got some help from a couple of friends here." Trace
responded.
"Hey Boys time to eat. Oh! Hi Trace. Staying for dinner?" Lynn
asked as she came back into the room.
"Sure thing Lynn." Trace responded. They all got up including Laura
and made their way into the dining room. Justin scooped up Ben while Amy
came with JC. Jc waited for everyone to file out before following them. He
was stopped by Trace in the empty room.
"Listen JC, I don't care what you and Justin have going on, but I
want you to know if you ever fucking hurt him in anyway I'll beat the
living shit out you." Trace said before walking out of the room leaving JC
in a state of confusion.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
This I know is coming out in a somber time in the US. I know the nation is
faced with a great dilemma with a very ambiguous ending. Not only is the
world still mourning for the beloved singer Aaliyah, we are also morning
for fifty-thousand more of our fellow Americans. For those of my readers
who are international, I ask you to please pray for those who are injured
and the families of those who are missing. Please pray for the sake of the
US fore we are in a state of chaos. California shut down two hours after
the news hit the state, I'm assuming the other forty-nine states did as
well. So please keep the US as a whole in your hearts. I wanted to place
Aaliyah in the story to keep her memory alive, but felt that it was not
appropriate. Aaliyah was an irreplaceable singer who was into only making
her mark in music, but film as well. The Music Family has lost another
member. It was not a Legendary grandfather or Uncle, but this time a
daughter. She will be forever missed and remembered in the hearts of the
next generation of the Music Family, her nieces and nephews. In this time
of crisis I ask for your forgiveness for not replying to your e-mails. I
also ask for your prayers. In the last month I have been stricken with an
immense amount of grief. My school has recently suffered two tragedies. A
former student whom I've known for two years before his graduation, has
died of cancer two weeks ago. And just this weekend, A girl at my school
was murdered along with the rest of her immediate family. Our quiet
neighborhood is shaken into a state of confusion. I am one of the many that
are mourning for all four losses within the last month. In school I hold
and office, therefore I serve as a model for the students to follow. I must
stay strong in order for the school to stay strong, yet I do need
release. So I ask you, my beloved readers to pray for not only the families
of the four tragic deaths, but also for me. I am proud to be a part of the
Nifty family, where I can go to for help. I have found a community that
support each other in all problems. Whether we are gay, straight, black,
white, brown, yellow, Catholic, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, rich,
poor, British, Palestinian, Israeli, or Americans, we must stick together
in this time of need. Americans must band together to overcome this
terrorism with not more violence but with peace. "The opposite of War isn't
Peace, it's Creation." -- RENT. Thanks once again. . . Love AJ.